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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.69, 675.72 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.69, 675.72 and 279.92 is: 386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.69 : 675.72 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.69/675.72 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.69x = 675.72 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.69x = 189,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,144.16/489.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.25

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