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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.80, 722.40 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.80, 722.40 and 307.54 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.80 : 722.40 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.80/722.40 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.80x = 722.40 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.80x = 222,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,166.90/480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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