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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.64, 675.71 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.64, 675.71 and 268.60 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.64 : 675.71 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.64/675.71 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.64x = 675.71 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.64x = 181,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,495.71/489.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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