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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.68, 720.73 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.68, 720.73 and 202.70 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.68 : 720.73 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.68/720.73 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.68x = 720.73 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.68x = 146,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,091.97/480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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