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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.23, 675.15 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.23, 675.15 and 279.43 is: 385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.23 : 675.15 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.23/675.15 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.23x = 675.15 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.23x = 188,653.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,653.79/489.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.61

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