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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.93, 728.80 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.93, 728.80 and 212.02 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.93 : 728.80 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.93/728.80 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.93x = 728.80 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.93x = 154,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,517.82/485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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