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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.10, 719.80 and 206.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.10, 719.80 and 206.05 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.10 : 719.80 = 206.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.10/719.80 = 206.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.10x = 719.80 × 206.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.10x = 148,314.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,314.79/480.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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