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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 724.62 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 724.62 and 208.98 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 724.62 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/724.62 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 724.62 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 151,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,431.09/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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