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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.73, 722.75 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.73, 722.75 and 207.68 is: 311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.73 : 722.75 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.73/722.75 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.73x = 722.75 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.73x = 150,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,100.72/481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.59

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