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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.91, 729.17 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.91, 729.17 and 211.94 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.91 : 729.17 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.91/729.17 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.91x = 729.17 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.91x = 154,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,540.29/485.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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