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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.81, 675.95 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.81, 675.95 and 280 is: 386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.81 : 675.95 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.81/675.95 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.81x = 675.95 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.81x = 189,266
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,266/489.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.41

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