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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.89, 721.57 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.89, 721.57 and 207.21 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.89 : 721.57 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.89/721.57 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.89x = 721.57 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.89x = 149,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,516.52/480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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