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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 725.50 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 725.50 and 209.75 is: 314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 725.50 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/725.50 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 725.50 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 152,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,172.58/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.49

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