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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.98, 728.04 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.98, 728.04 and 331.56 is: 497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.98 : 728.04 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.98/728.04 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.98x = 728.04 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.98x = 241,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,388.94/484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.73

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