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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.57, 720.25 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.57, 720.25 and 206.34 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.57 : 720.25 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.57/720.25 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.57x = 720.25 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.57x = 148,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,616.39/480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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