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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 725.85 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 725.85 and 209.81 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 725.85 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/725.85 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 725.85 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 152,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,286.96/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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