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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.53, 726.89 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.53, 726.89 and 206.88 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.53 : 726.89 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.53/726.89 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.53x = 726.89 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.53x = 150,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,379.91/484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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