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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.50, 662.94 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.50, 662.94 and 293.94 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.50 : 662.94 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.50/662.94 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.50x = 662.94 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.50x = 194,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,864.58/480.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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