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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.62, 732.73 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.62, 732.73 and 210.99 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.62 : 732.73 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.62/732.73 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.62x = 732.73 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.62x = 154,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,598.70/488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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