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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 722.72 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 722.72 and 207.97 is: 311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 722.72 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/722.72 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 722.72 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 150,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,302.79/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.86

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