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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.76, 721.60 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.76, 721.60 and 206.93 is: 310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.76 : 721.60 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.76/721.60 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.76x = 721.60 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.76x = 149,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,321.97/480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.60

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