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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.00, 719.96 and 206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.00, 719.96 and 206.09 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.00 : 719.96 = 206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.00/719.96 = 206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.00x = 719.96 × 206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.00x = 148,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,380.41/480.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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