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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.28, 675.24 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.28, 675.24 and 279.48 is: 385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.28 : 675.24 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.28/675.24 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.28x = 675.24 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.28x = 188,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,716.08/489.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.70

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