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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.74, 663.43 and 294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.74, 663.43 and 294.31 is: 406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.74 : 663.43 = 294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.74/663.43 = 294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.74x = 663.43 × 294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.74x = 195,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,254.08/480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.16

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