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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.74, 727.20 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.74, 727.20 and 210.89 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.74 : 727.20 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.74/727.20 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.74x = 727.20 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.74x = 153,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,355.57/484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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