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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.53, 663.19 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.53, 663.19 and 294.03 is: 405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.53 : 663.19 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.53/663.19 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.53x = 663.19 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.53x = 194,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,997.02/480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.79

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