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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 662.50 and 293.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 662.50 and 293.53 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 662.50 = 293.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/662.50 = 293.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 662.50 × 293.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 194,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,463.63/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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