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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.39, 675.45 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.39, 675.45 and 292.97 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.39 : 675.45 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.39/675.45 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.39x = 675.45 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.39x = 197,883.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,883.21/489.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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