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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 726.98 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 726.98 and 210.66 is: 316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 726.98 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/726.98 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 726.98 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 153,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,145.61/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.05

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