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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.56, 720.23 and 307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.56, 720.23 and 307.16 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.56 : 720.23 = 307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.56/720.23 = 307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.56x = 720.23 × 307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.56x = 221,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,220.71/480.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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