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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.87, 721.44 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.87, 721.44 and 206.98 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.87 : 721.44 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.87/721.44 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.87x = 721.44 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.87x = 149,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,321.85/480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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