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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.03, 721.57 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.03, 721.57 and 206.93 is: 310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.03 : 721.57 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.03/721.57 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.03x = 721.57 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.03x = 149,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,314.48/481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.41

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