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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.64, 675.71 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.64, 675.71 and 290.52 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.64 : 675.71 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.64/675.71 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.64x = 675.71 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.64x = 196,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,307.27/489.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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