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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.28, 719.88 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.28, 719.88 and 206.52 is: 309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.28 : 719.88 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.28/719.88 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.28x = 719.88 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.28x = 148,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,669.62/480.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.55

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