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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.62, 725.42 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.62, 725.42 and 209.67 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.62 : 725.42 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.62/725.42 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.62x = 725.42 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.62x = 152,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,098.81/483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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