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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.79, 722.70 and 207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.79, 722.70 and 207.69 is: 311.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.79 : 722.70 = 207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.79/722.70 = 207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.79x = 722.70 × 207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.79x = 150,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,097.56/481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.54

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