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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.33, 720.90 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.33, 720.90 and 206.63 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.33 : 720.90 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.33/720.90 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.33x = 720.90 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.33x = 148,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,956.64/480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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