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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 726.78 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 726.78 and 210.96 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 726.78 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/726.78 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 726.78 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 153,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,321.51/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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