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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.98, 676.08 and 280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.98, 676.08 and 280.12 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.98 : 676.08 = 280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.98/676.08 = 280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.98x = 676.08 × 280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.98x = 189,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,383.53/489.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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