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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.60, 675.63 and 293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.60, 675.63 and 293.10 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.60 : 675.63 = 293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.60/675.63 = 293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.60x = 675.63 × 293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.60x = 198,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,027.15/489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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