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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 724.46 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 724.46 and 209.09 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 724.46 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/724.46 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 724.46 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 151,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,477.34/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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