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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.61, 724.80 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.61, 724.80 and 209.38 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.61 : 724.80 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.61/724.80 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.61x = 724.80 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.61x = 151,758.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,758.59/483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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