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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 726.80 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 726.80 and 210.74 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 726.80 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/726.80 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 726.80 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 153,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,161.14/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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