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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.83, 675.95 and 293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.83, 675.95 and 293.33 is: 404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.83 : 675.95 = 293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.83/675.95 = 293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.83x = 675.95 × 293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.83x = 198,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,276.64/489.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.79

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