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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.25, 675.17 and 282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.25, 675.17 and 282.25 is: 389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.25 : 675.17 = 282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.25/675.17 = 282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.25x = 675.17 × 282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.25x = 190,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,566.73/489.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.51

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