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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.70, 725.45 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.70, 725.45 and 209.80 is: 314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.70 : 725.45 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.70/725.45 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.70x = 725.45 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.70x = 152,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,199.41/483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.66

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