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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.50, 675.54 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.50, 675.54 and 279.68 is: 385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.50 : 675.54 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.50/675.54 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.50x = 675.54 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.50x = 188,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,932.64/489.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.97

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