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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.95, 676.23 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.95, 676.23 and 280.14 is: 386.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.95 : 676.23 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.95/676.23 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.95x = 676.23 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.95x = 189,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,439.07/489.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.65

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