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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.51, 724.91 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.51, 724.91 and 209.45 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.51 : 724.91 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.51/724.91 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.51x = 724.91 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.51x = 151,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,834.74/483.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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