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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.34, 675.21 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.34, 675.21 and 290.17 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.34 : 675.21 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.34/675.21 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.34x = 675.21 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.34x = 195,925.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,925.69/489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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