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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.78, 725.27 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.78, 725.27 and 209.84 is: 314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.78 : 725.27 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.78/725.27 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.78x = 725.27 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.78x = 152,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,190.66/483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.59

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