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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.44, 675.39 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.44, 675.39 and 292.83 is: 404.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.44 : 675.39 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.44/675.39 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.44x = 675.39 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.44x = 197,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,774.45/489.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.09

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