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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.62, 725.24 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.62, 725.24 and 205.67 is: 308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.62 : 725.24 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.62/725.24 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.62x = 725.24 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.62x = 149,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,162.44/483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.43

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