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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 725.30 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 725.30 and 209.48 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 725.30 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/725.30 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 725.30 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 151,934.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,934.03/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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