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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.66, 675.90 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.66, 675.90 and 293.28 is: 404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.66 : 675.90 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.66/675.90 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.66x = 675.90 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.66x = 198,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,227.95/489.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.83

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