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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.44, 720.46 and 307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.44, 720.46 and 307.10 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.44 : 720.46 = 307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.44/720.46 = 307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.44x = 720.46 × 307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.44x = 221,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,253.27/480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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