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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.94, 726 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.94, 726 and 209.98 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.94 : 726 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.94/726 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.94x = 726 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.94x = 152,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,445.48/483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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