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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.98, 723.12 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.98, 723.12 and 207.93 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.98 : 723.12 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.98/723.12 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.98x = 723.12 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.98x = 150,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,358.34/481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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