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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.98, 663.64 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.98, 663.64 and 292.02 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.98 : 663.64 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.98/663.64 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.98x = 663.64 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.98x = 193,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,792.93/480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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