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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.78, 675.84 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.78, 675.84 and 293.34 is: 404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.78 : 675.84 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.78/675.84 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.78x = 675.84 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.78x = 198,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,250.91/489.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.78

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