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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.42, 720.48 and 206.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.42, 720.48 and 206.45 is: 309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.42 : 720.48 = 206.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.42/720.48 = 206.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.42x = 720.48 × 206.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.42x = 148,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,739.49/480.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.60

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