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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.19, 674.96 and 289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.19, 674.96 and 289.90 is: 399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.19 : 674.96 = 289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.19/674.96 = 289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.19x = 674.96 × 289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.19x = 195,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,670.90/489.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.99

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