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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.51, 722.35 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.51, 722.35 and 207.59 is: 311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.51 : 722.35 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.51/722.35 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.51x = 722.35 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.51x = 149,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,952.64/481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.42

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