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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.57, 724.74 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.57, 724.74 and 209.34 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.57 : 724.74 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.57/724.74 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.57x = 724.74 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.57x = 151,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,717.07/483.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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