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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.06, 674.84 and 292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.06, 674.84 and 292.55 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.06 : 674.84 = 292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.06/674.84 = 292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.06x = 674.84 × 292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.06x = 197,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,419.61/489.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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