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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.59, 661.89 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.59, 661.89 and 293.04 is: 404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.59 : 661.89 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.59/661.89 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.59x = 661.89 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.59x = 193,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,959.55/479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.43

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