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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.87, 722.94 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.87, 722.94 and 207.98 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.87 : 722.94 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.87/722.94 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.87x = 722.94 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.87x = 150,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,357.06/481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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