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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.48, 731.09 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.48, 731.09 and 333.38 is: 499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.48 : 731.09 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.48/731.09 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.48x = 731.09 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.48x = 243,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,730.78/487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.98

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