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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.81, 675.91 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.81, 675.91 and 293.34 is: 404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.81 : 675.91 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.81/675.91 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.81x = 675.91 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.81x = 198,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,266.59/489.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.79

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