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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.12, 674.96 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.12, 674.96 and 282.08 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.12 : 674.96 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.12/674.96 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.12x = 674.96 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.12x = 190,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,392.72/489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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