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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 725.56 and 209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 725.56 and 209.74 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 725.56 = 209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/725.56 = 209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 725.56 × 209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 152,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,178.95/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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