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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.87, 728.96 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.87, 728.96 and 211.77 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.87 : 728.96 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.87/728.96 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.87x = 728.96 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.87x = 154,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,370.80/485.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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