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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.51, 726.41 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.51, 726.41 and 210.45 is: 315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.51 : 726.41 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.51/726.41 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.51x = 726.41 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.51x = 152,872.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,872.98/484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.52

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