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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.62, 675.63 and 279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.62, 675.63 and 279.81 is: 386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.62 : 675.63 = 279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.62/675.63 = 279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.62x = 675.63 × 279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.62x = 189,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,048.03/489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.11

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