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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.57, 722.85 and 207.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.57, 722.85 and 207.85 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.57 : 722.85 = 207.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.57/722.85 = 207.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.57x = 722.85 × 207.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.57x = 150,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,244.37/481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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