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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.19, 730.96 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.19, 730.96 and 333.36 is: 499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.19 : 730.96 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.19/730.96 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.19x = 730.96 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.19x = 243,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,671.99/488.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.13

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