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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 719.82 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 719.82 and 309 is: 463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 719.82 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/719.82 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 719.82 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 222,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,424.38/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.04

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