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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 726.81 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 726.81 and 210.54 is: 315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 726.81 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/726.81 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 726.81 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 153,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,022.58/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.84

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