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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.84, 675.96 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.84, 675.96 and 293.44 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.84 : 675.96 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.84/675.96 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.84x = 675.96 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.84x = 198,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,353.70/489.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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