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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.51, 675.54 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.51, 675.54 and 293.22 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.51 : 675.54 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.51/675.54 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.51x = 675.54 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.51x = 198,081.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,081.84/489.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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