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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.04, 723.96 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.04, 723.96 and 208.96 is: 313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.04 : 723.96 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.04/723.96 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.04x = 723.96 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.04x = 151,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,278.68/483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.18

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