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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.61, 675.81 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.61, 675.81 and 279.90 is: 386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.61 : 675.81 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.61/675.81 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.61x = 675.81 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.61x = 189,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,159.22/489.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.35

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