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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.67, 675.77 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.67, 675.77 and 290.52 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.67 : 675.77 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.67/675.77 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.67x = 675.77 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.67x = 196,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,323.25/489.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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