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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.46, 675.48 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.46, 675.48 and 268.40 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.46 : 675.48 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.46/675.48 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.46x = 675.48 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.46x = 181,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,298.83/489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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