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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.84, 676.08 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.84, 676.08 and 293.52 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.84 : 676.08 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.84/676.08 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.84x = 676.08 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.84x = 198,443.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,443.00/489.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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