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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.63, 675.71 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.63, 675.71 and 268.58 is: 370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.63 : 675.71 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.63/675.71 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.63x = 675.71 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.63x = 181,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,477.47/489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.64

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