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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.84, 662.27 and 293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.84, 662.27 and 293.43 is: 405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.84 : 662.27 = 293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.84/662.27 = 293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.84x = 662.27 × 293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.84x = 194,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,330.90/479.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.00

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