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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 725.97 and 209.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 725.97 and 209.91 is: 314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 725.97 = 209.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/725.97 = 209.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 725.97 × 209.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 152,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,389.33/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.99

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