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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.41, 721.61 and 207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.41, 721.61 and 207.43 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.41 : 721.61 = 207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.41/721.61 = 207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.41x = 721.61 × 207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.41x = 149,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,681.50/481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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