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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.74, 725.73 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.74, 725.73 and 209.76 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.74 : 725.73 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.74/725.73 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.74x = 725.73 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.74x = 152,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,228.08/483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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