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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.27, 675.13 and 279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.27, 675.13 and 279.41 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.27 : 675.13 = 279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.27/675.13 = 279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.27x = 675.13 × 279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.27x = 188,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,638.07/489.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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