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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.98, 724.58 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.98, 724.58 and 209.12 is: 313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.98 : 724.58 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.98/724.58 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.98x = 724.58 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.98x = 151,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,520.29/482.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.72

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