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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.91, 732.75 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.91, 732.75 and 214.71 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.91 : 732.75 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.91/732.75 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.91x = 732.75 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.91x = 157,328.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,328.75/488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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