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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.16, 675.03 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.16, 675.03 and 292.69 is: 403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.16 : 675.03 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.16/675.03 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.16x = 675.03 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.16x = 197,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,574.53/489.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.91

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