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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 725.12 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 725.12 and 209.32 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 725.12 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/725.12 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 725.12 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 151,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,780.04/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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