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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.35, 730.18 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.35, 730.18 and 332.78 is: 498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.35 : 730.18 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.35/730.18 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.35x = 730.18 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.35x = 242,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,989.30/487.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.59

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