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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.45, 675.37 and 293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.45, 675.37 and 293.03 is: 404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.45 : 675.37 = 293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.45/675.37 = 293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.45x = 675.37 × 293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.45x = 197,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,903.67/489.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.34

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