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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.74, 720.41 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.74, 720.41 and 206.44 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.74 : 720.41 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.74/720.41 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.74x = 720.41 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.74x = 148,718.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,718.61/480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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