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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 726.98 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 726.98 and 210.83 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 726.98 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/726.98 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 726.98 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 153,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,264.50/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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