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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.78, 725.54 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.78, 725.54 and 209.81 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.78 : 725.54 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.78/725.54 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.78x = 725.54 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.78x = 152,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,223.41/483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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