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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.61, 727.94 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.61, 727.94 and 211.43 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.61 : 727.94 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.61/727.94 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.61x = 727.94 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.61x = 153,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,903.66/485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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