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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.91, 662.01 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.91, 662.01 and 293.34 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.91 : 662.01 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.91/662.01 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.91x = 662.01 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.91x = 194,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,194.01/479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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