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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.97, 727.75 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.97, 727.75 and 211.06 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.97 : 727.75 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.97/727.75 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.97x = 727.75 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.97x = 153,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,598.92/484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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