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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.02, 662.41 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.02, 662.41 and 293.44 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.02 : 662.41 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.02/662.41 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.02x = 662.41 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.02x = 194,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,377.59/480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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