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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.41, 675.34 and 279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.41, 675.34 and 279.59 is: 385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.41 : 675.34 = 279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.41/675.34 = 279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.41x = 675.34 × 279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.41x = 188,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,818.31/489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.81

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