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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 675.01 and 292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 675.01 and 292.61 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 675.01 = 292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/675.01 = 292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 675.01 × 292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 197,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,514.68/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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