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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.17, 674.97 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.17, 674.97 and 279.32 is: 385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.17 : 674.97 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.17/674.97 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.17x = 674.97 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.17x = 188,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,529.25/489.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.41

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