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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 726.52 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 726.52 and 210.51 is: 315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 726.52 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/726.52 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 726.52 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 152,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,938.44/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.58

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