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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 719.79 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 719.79 and 206.28 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 719.79 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/719.79 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 719.79 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 148,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,477.51/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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