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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 675.18 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 675.18 and 290.22 is: 400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 675.18 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/675.18 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 675.18 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 195,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,950.74/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.52

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