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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.53, 722.30 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.53, 722.30 and 207.62 is: 311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.53 : 722.30 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.53/722.30 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.53x = 722.30 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.53x = 149,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,963.93/481.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.43

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