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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 724.91 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 724.91 and 209.42 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 724.91 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/724.91 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 724.91 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 151,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,807.03/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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