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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.96, 676.08 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.96, 676.08 and 280.13 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.96 : 676.08 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.96/676.08 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.96x = 676.08 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.96x = 189,386.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,386.91/489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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