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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.87, 721.53 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.87, 721.53 and 307.50 is: 461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.87 : 721.53 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.87/721.53 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.87x = 721.53 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.87x = 221,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,870.48/480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.39

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