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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.85, 728.79 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.85, 728.79 and 211.56 is: 317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.85 : 728.79 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.85/728.79 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.85x = 728.79 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.85x = 154,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,182.81/485.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.35

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