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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 661.78 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 661.78 and 293.09 is: 404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 661.78 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/661.78 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 661.78 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 193,961.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,961.10/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.36

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