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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.32, 675.44 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.32, 675.44 and 292.83 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.32 : 675.44 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.32/675.44 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.32x = 675.44 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.32x = 197,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,790.49/489.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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