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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 722.39 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 722.39 and 207.70 is: 311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 722.39 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/722.39 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 722.39 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 150,037.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,037.56/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.64

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