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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.46, 720.51 and 206.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.46, 720.51 and 206.53 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.46 : 720.51 = 206.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.46/720.51 = 206.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.46x = 720.51 × 206.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.46x = 148,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,806.93/480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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