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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.90, 675.97 and 293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.90, 675.97 and 293.39 is: 404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.90 : 675.97 = 293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.90/675.97 = 293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.90x = 675.97 × 293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.90x = 198,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,318.72/489.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.81

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