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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.65, 722.31 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.65, 722.31 and 207.56 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.65 : 722.31 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.65/722.31 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.65x = 722.31 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.65x = 149,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,922.66/481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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