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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.05, 730.11 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.05, 730.11 and 333.05 is: 499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.05 : 730.11 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.05/730.11 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.05x = 730.11 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.05x = 243,160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,160.73/487.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.26

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