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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.91, 722.98 and 207.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.91, 722.98 and 207.85 is: 311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.91 : 722.98 = 207.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.91/722.98 = 207.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.91x = 722.98 × 207.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.91x = 150,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,271.39/481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.82

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