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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.53, 662.96 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.53, 662.96 and 293.91 is: 405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.53 : 662.96 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.53/662.96 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.53x = 662.96 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.53x = 194,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,851.31/480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.50

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