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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.47, 675.39 and 279.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.47, 675.39 and 279.61 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.47 : 675.39 = 279.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.47/675.39 = 279.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.47x = 675.39 × 279.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.47x = 188,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,845.80/489.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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