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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.18, 675.17 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.18, 675.17 and 290.06 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.18 : 675.17 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.18/675.17 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.18x = 675.17 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.18x = 195,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,838.60/489.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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