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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.32, 730 and 332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.32, 730 and 332.86 is: 498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.32 : 730 = 332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.32/730 = 332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.32x = 730 × 332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.32x = 242,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,987.80/487.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.62

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