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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.89, 731.45 and 333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.89, 731.45 and 333.43 is: 499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.89 : 731.45 = 333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.89/731.45 = 333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.89x = 731.45 × 333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.89x = 243,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,887.37/487.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.88

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