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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.18, 675.16 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.18, 675.16 and 292.71 is: 403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.18 : 675.16 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.18/675.16 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.18x = 675.16 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.18x = 197,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,626.08/489.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.99

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