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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.98, 730.34 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.98, 730.34 and 332.87 is: 499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.98 : 730.34 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.98/730.34 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.98x = 730.34 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.98x = 243,106.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,106.61/486.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.21

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