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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.87, 676.05 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.87, 676.05 and 280.11 is: 386.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.87 : 676.05 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.87/676.05 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.87x = 676.05 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.87x = 189,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,366.05/489.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.56

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