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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.60, 725.72 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.60, 725.72 and 209.82 is: 314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.60 : 725.72 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.60/725.72 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.60x = 725.72 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.60x = 152,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,269.52/483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.87

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