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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 727.99 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 727.99 and 212.05 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 727.99 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/727.99 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 727.99 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 154,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,370.66/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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