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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.71, 726.41 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.71, 726.41 and 210.42 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.71 : 726.41 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.71/726.41 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.71x = 726.41 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.71x = 152,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,847.56/484.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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