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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.75, 725.67 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.75, 725.67 and 209.79 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.75 : 725.67 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.75/725.67 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.75x = 725.67 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.75x = 152,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,238.31/483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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