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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.07, 674.93 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.07, 674.93 and 292.65 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.07 : 674.93 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.07/674.93 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.07x = 674.93 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.07x = 197,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,516.47/489.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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