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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.62, 723.87 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.62, 723.87 and 208.49 is: 312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.62 : 723.87 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.62/723.87 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.62x = 723.87 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.62x = 150,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,914.99/482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.70

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