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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.70, 675.84 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.70, 675.84 and 293.14 is: 404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.70 : 675.84 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.70/675.84 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.70x = 675.84 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.70x = 198,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,115.74/489.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.57

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