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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.30, 675.19 and 279.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.30, 675.19 and 279.53 is: 385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.30 : 675.19 = 279.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.30/675.19 = 279.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.30x = 675.19 × 279.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.30x = 188,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,731.79/489.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.72

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