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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.16, 674.92 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.16, 674.92 and 279.32 is: 385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.16 : 674.92 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.16/674.92 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.16x = 674.92 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.16x = 188,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,518.65/489.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.39

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