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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.85, 723.78 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.85, 723.78 and 208.71 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.85 : 723.78 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.85/723.78 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.85x = 723.78 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.85x = 151,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,060.12/482.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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