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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.05, 662.36 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.05, 662.36 and 293.52 is: 404.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.05 : 662.36 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.05/662.36 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.05x = 662.36 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.05x = 194,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,414.44/480.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.99

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