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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.73, 725.66 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.73, 725.66 and 209.82 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.73 : 725.66 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.73/725.66 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.73x = 725.66 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.73x = 152,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,257.98/483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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