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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.75, 675.86 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.75, 675.86 and 282.87 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.75 : 675.86 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.75/675.86 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.75x = 675.86 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.75x = 191,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,179.10/489.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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