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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.17, 675.04 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.17, 675.04 and 292.65 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.17 : 675.04 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.17/675.04 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.17x = 675.04 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.17x = 197,547.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,547.19/489.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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