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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.53, 675.51 and 279.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.53, 675.51 and 279.67 is: 385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.53 : 675.51 = 279.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.53/675.51 = 279.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.53x = 675.51 × 279.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.53x = 188,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,920.87/489.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.92

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