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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.47, 724.68 and 205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.47, 724.68 and 205.97 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.47 : 724.68 = 205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.47/724.68 = 205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.47x = 724.68 × 205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.47x = 149,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,257.94/483.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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