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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.98, 731.04 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.98, 731.04 and 333.56 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.98 : 731.04 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.98/731.04 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.98x = 731.04 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.98x = 243,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,845.70/486.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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