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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.99, 675.96 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.99, 675.96 and 293.49 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.99 : 675.96 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.99/675.96 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.99x = 675.96 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.99x = 198,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,387.50/489.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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