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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.92, 725.34 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.92, 725.34 and 209.60 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.92 : 725.34 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.92/725.34 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.92x = 725.34 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.92x = 152,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,031.26/483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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