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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.19, 729.50 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.19, 729.50 and 332.02 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.19 : 729.50 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.19/729.50 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.19x = 729.50 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.19x = 242,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,208.59/486.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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