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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.59, 722.53 and 207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.59, 722.53 and 207.81 is: 311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.59 : 722.53 = 207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.59/722.53 = 207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.59x = 722.53 × 207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.59x = 150,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,147.48/481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.78

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