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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.37, 675.07 and 292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.37, 675.07 and 292.85 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.37 : 675.07 = 292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.37/675.07 = 292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.37x = 675.07 × 292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.37x = 197,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,689.41/489.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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