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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.35, 675.33 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.35, 675.33 and 290.20 is: 400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.35 : 675.33 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.35/675.33 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.35x = 675.33 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.35x = 195,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,978.36/489.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.49

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