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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.98, 722.77 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.98, 722.77 and 207.88 is: 311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.98 : 722.77 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.98/722.77 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.98x = 722.77 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.98x = 150,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,249.43/481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.73

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