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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.54, 675.58 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.54, 675.58 and 293.16 is: 404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.54 : 675.58 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.54/675.58 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.54x = 675.58 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.54x = 198,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,053.03/489.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.57

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