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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.89, 663.49 and 294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.89, 663.49 and 294.19 is: 405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.89 : 663.49 = 294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.89/663.49 = 294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.89x = 663.49 × 294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.89x = 195,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,190.83/480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.89

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