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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.73, 723.59 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.73, 723.59 and 208.59 is: 312.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.73 : 723.59 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.73/723.59 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.73x = 723.59 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.73x = 150,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,933.64/482.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.67

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