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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.10, 675.02 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.10, 675.02 and 292.72 is: 403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.10 : 675.02 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.10/675.02 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.10x = 675.02 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.10x = 197,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,591.85/489.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.99

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