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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 724.56 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 724.56 and 209.40 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 724.56 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/724.56 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 724.56 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 151,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,722.86/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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