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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.65, 721.02 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.65, 721.02 and 206.69 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.65 : 721.02 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.65/721.02 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.65x = 721.02 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.65x = 149,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,027.62/480.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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