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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.85, 675.93 and 280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.85, 675.93 and 280.01 is: 386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.85 : 675.93 = 280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.85/675.93 = 280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.85x = 675.93 × 280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.85x = 189,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,267.16/489.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.38

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