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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 726.65 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 726.65 and 210.48 is: 315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 726.65 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/726.65 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 726.65 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 152,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,941.66/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.48

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