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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.97, 675.97 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.97, 675.97 and 280.16 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.97 : 675.97 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.97/675.97 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.97x = 675.97 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.97x = 189,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,375.67/489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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