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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.84, 676.05 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.84, 676.05 and 293.37 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.84 : 676.05 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.84/676.05 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.84x = 676.05 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.84x = 198,332.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,332.79/489.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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