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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.20, 675.18 and 292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.20, 675.18 and 292.82 is: 404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.20 : 675.18 = 292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.20/675.18 = 292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.20x = 675.18 × 292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.20x = 197,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,702.83/489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.14

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