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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.21, 662.40 and 293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.21, 662.40 and 293.73 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.21 : 662.40 = 293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.21/662.40 = 293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.21x = 662.40 × 293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.21x = 194,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,566.75/480.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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