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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.87, 662.31 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.87, 662.31 and 293.37 is: 404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.87 : 662.31 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.87/662.31 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.87x = 662.31 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.87x = 194,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,303.13/479.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.90

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