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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.55, 661.72 and 293.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.55, 661.72 and 293.05 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.55 : 661.72 = 293.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.55/661.72 = 293.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.55x = 661.72 × 293.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.55x = 193,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,917.05/479.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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