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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.27, 675.26 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.27, 675.26 and 292.74 is: 404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.27 : 675.26 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.27/675.26 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.27x = 675.26 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.27x = 197,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,675.61/489.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.02

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