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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.26, 728.96 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.26, 728.96 and 332.48 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.26 : 728.96 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.26/728.96 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.26x = 728.96 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.26x = 242,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,364.62/486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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