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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.25, 662.64 and 293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.25, 662.64 and 293.62 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.25 : 662.64 = 293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.25/662.64 = 293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.25x = 662.64 × 293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.25x = 194,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,564.36/480.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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