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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.27, 662.83 and 293.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.27, 662.83 and 293.79 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.27 : 662.83 = 293.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.27/662.83 = 293.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.27x = 662.83 × 293.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.27x = 194,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,731.90/480.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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