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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.41, 675.23 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.41, 675.23 and 292.58 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.41 : 675.23 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.41/675.23 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.41x = 675.23 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.41x = 197,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,553.95/489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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