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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.78, 721.25 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.78, 721.25 and 206.88 is: 310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.78 : 721.25 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.78/721.25 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.78x = 721.25 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.78x = 149,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,211.17/480.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.35

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