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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.03, 662.13 and 293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.03, 662.13 and 293.41 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.03 : 662.13 = 293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.03/662.13 = 293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.03x = 662.13 × 293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.03x = 194,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,274.10/480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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