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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.98, 720.92 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.98, 720.92 and 207.02 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.98 : 720.92 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.98/720.92 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.98x = 720.92 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.98x = 149,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,244.86/480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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