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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 675.84 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 675.84 and 282.72 is: 390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 675.84 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/675.84 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 675.84 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 191,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,073.48/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.17

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