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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.70, 727.89 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.70, 727.89 and 212.02 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.70 : 727.89 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.70/727.89 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.70x = 727.89 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.70x = 154,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,324.62/485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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