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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.27, 720.25 and 206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.27, 720.25 and 206.19 is: 309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.27 : 720.25 = 206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.27/720.25 = 206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.27x = 720.25 × 206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.27x = 148,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,505.90/480.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.21

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