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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.58, 675.66 and 279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.58, 675.66 and 279.70 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.58 : 675.66 = 279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.58/675.66 = 279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.58x = 675.66 × 279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.58x = 188,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,982.10/489.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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