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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.41, 725.41 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.41, 725.41 and 209.50 is: 314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.41 : 725.41 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.41/725.41 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.41x = 725.41 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.41x = 151,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,971.69/483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.38

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