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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.12, 674.88 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.12, 674.88 and 282 is: 389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.12 : 674.88 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.12/674.88 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.12x = 674.88 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.12x = 190,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,316.16/489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.10

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