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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 726.70 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 726.70 and 210.56 is: 315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 726.70 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/726.70 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 726.70 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 153,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,013.95/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.88

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