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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.08, 674.96 and 292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.08, 674.96 and 292.60 is: 403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.08 : 674.96 = 292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.08/674.96 = 292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.08x = 674.96 × 292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.08x = 197,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,493.30/489.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.81

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