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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.75, 726.44 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.75, 726.44 and 210.50 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.75 : 726.44 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.75/726.44 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.75x = 726.44 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.75x = 152,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,911.99/484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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