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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.14, 675.02 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.14, 675.02 and 279.37 is: 385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.14 : 675.02 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.14/675.02 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.14x = 675.02 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.14x = 188,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,575.57/489.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.53

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