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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.45, 720.72 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.45, 720.72 and 206.48 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.45 : 720.72 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.45/720.72 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.45x = 720.72 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.45x = 148,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,814.27/480.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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