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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.71, 722.45 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.71, 722.45 and 207.93 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.71 : 722.45 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.71/722.45 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.71x = 722.45 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.71x = 150,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,217.99/481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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