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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.08, 730.08 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.08, 730.08 and 332.91 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.08 : 730.08 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.08/730.08 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.08x = 730.08 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.08x = 243,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,050.93/487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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