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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 722.77 and 207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 722.77 and 207.89 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 722.77 = 207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/722.77 = 207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 722.77 × 207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 150,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,255.62/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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