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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.41, 719.99 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.41, 719.99 and 206.17 is: 308.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.41 : 719.99 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.41/719.99 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.41x = 719.99 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.41x = 148,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,440.31/480.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.99

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