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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.49, 663.11 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.49, 663.11 and 293.92 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.49 : 663.11 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.49/663.11 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.49x = 663.11 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.49x = 194,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,901.29/480.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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