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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.76, 662.26 and 293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.76, 662.26 and 293.30 is: 404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.76 : 662.26 = 293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.76/662.26 = 293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.76x = 662.26 × 293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.76x = 194,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,240.86/479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.87

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