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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.56, 675.56 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.56, 675.56 and 292.95 is: 404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.56 : 675.56 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.56/675.56 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.56x = 675.56 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.56x = 197,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,905.30/489.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.26

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