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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.29, 722.17 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.29, 722.17 and 207.46 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.29 : 722.17 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.29/722.17 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.29x = 722.17 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.29x = 149,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,821.38/481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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