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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.65, 663.14 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.65, 663.14 and 294.04 is: 405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.65 : 663.14 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.65/663.14 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.65x = 663.14 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.65x = 194,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,984.90/480.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.67

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