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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.90, 675.93 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.90, 675.93 and 293.47 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.90 : 675.93 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.90/675.93 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.90x = 675.93 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.90x = 198,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,365.18/489.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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