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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.88, 730 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.88, 730 and 332 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.88 : 730 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.88/730 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.88x = 730 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.88x = 242,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,360/486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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