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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.16, 675.08 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.16, 675.08 and 292.68 is: 403.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.16 : 675.08 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.16/675.08 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.16x = 675.08 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.16x = 197,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,582.41/489.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.92

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