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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 722.97 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 722.97 and 207.98 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 722.97 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/722.97 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 722.97 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 150,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,363.30/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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