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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.62, 675.72 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.62, 675.72 and 268.61 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.62 : 675.72 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.62/675.72 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.62x = 675.72 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.62x = 181,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,505.84/489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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