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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.59, 675.64 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.59, 675.64 and 268.55 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.59 : 675.64 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.59/675.64 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.59x = 675.64 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.59x = 181,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,443.12/489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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