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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.09, 724.11 and 205.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.09, 724.11 and 205.59 is: 308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.09 : 724.11 = 205.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.09/724.11 = 205.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.09x = 724.11 × 205.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.09x = 148,869.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,869.38/483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.16

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