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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.16, 675.06 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.16, 675.06 and 292.80 is: 404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.16 : 675.06 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.16/675.06 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.16x = 675.06 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.16x = 197,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,657.57/489.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.08

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