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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.45, 675.45 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.45, 675.45 and 268.39 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.45 : 675.45 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.45/675.45 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.45x = 675.45 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.45x = 181,284.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,284.03/489.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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