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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.85, 726.09 and 210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.85, 726.09 and 210.07 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.85 : 726.09 = 210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.85/726.09 = 210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.85x = 726.09 × 210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.85x = 152,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,529.73/483.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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