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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.90, 722.85 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.90, 722.85 and 207.76 is: 311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.90 : 722.85 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.90/722.85 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.90x = 722.85 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.90x = 150,179.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,179.32/481.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.64

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