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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.70, 675.77 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.70, 675.77 and 268.63 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.70 : 675.77 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.70/675.77 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.70x = 675.77 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.70x = 181,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,532.10/489.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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