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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.67, 675.74 and 279.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.67, 675.74 and 279.95 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.67 : 675.74 = 279.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.67/675.74 = 279.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.67x = 675.74 × 279.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.67x = 189,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,170.73/489.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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