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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.53, 724.61 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.53, 724.61 and 209.23 is: 313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.53 : 724.61 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.53/724.61 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.53x = 724.61 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.53x = 151,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,608.86/483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.55

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