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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.90, 675.96 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.90, 675.96 and 293.34 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.90 : 675.96 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.90/675.96 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.90x = 675.96 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.90x = 198,286.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,286.11/489.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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