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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.69, 728.78 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.69, 728.78 and 211.85 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.69 : 728.78 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.69/728.78 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.69x = 728.78 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.69x = 154,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,392.04/485.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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