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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.67, 723.47 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.67, 723.47 and 208.35 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.67 : 723.47 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.67/723.47 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.67x = 723.47 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.67x = 150,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,733.93/482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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