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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 726.03 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 726.03 and 209.96 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 726.03 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/726.03 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 726.03 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 152,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,437.26/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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