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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.15, 674.97 and 279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.15, 674.97 and 279.29 is: 385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.15 : 674.97 = 279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.15/674.97 = 279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.15x = 674.97 × 279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.15x = 188,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,509.00/489.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.38

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