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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.15, 674.69 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.15, 674.69 and 292.50 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.15 : 674.69 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.15/674.69 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.15x = 674.69 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.15x = 197,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,345.36/489.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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