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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.04, 662.25 and 293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.04, 662.25 and 293.39 is: 404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.04 : 662.25 = 293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.04/662.25 = 293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.04x = 662.25 × 293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.04x = 194,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,297.80/480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.76

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