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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.30, 719.84 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.30, 719.84 and 306.90 is: 459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.30 : 719.84 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.30/719.84 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.30x = 719.84 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.30x = 220,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,918.90/480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.96

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