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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 719.97 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 719.97 and 306.50 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 719.97 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/719.97 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 719.97 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 220,670.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,670.81/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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