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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.34, 719.91 and 206.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.34, 719.91 and 206.11 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.34 : 719.91 = 206.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.34/719.91 = 206.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.34x = 719.91 × 206.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.34x = 148,380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,380.65/480.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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