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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.32, 675.28 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.32, 675.28 and 292.90 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.32 : 675.28 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.32/675.28 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.32x = 675.28 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.32x = 197,787.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,787.09/489.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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