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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.20, 675.03 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.20, 675.03 and 289.98 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.20 : 675.03 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.20/675.03 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.20x = 675.03 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.20x = 195,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,745.20/489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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