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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 724.52 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 724.52 and 209.17 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 724.52 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/724.52 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 724.52 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 151,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,547.85/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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