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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.13, 728.82 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.13, 728.82 and 212.17 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.13 : 728.82 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.13/728.82 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.13x = 728.82 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.13x = 154,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,633.74/486.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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