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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.37, 725.19 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.37, 725.19 and 209.49 is: 314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.37 : 725.19 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.37/725.19 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.37x = 725.19 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.37x = 151,920.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,920.05/483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.29

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