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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 725.76 and 209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 725.76 and 209.95 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 725.76 = 209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/725.76 = 209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 725.76 × 209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 152,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,371.50/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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