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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.45, 731.81 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.45, 731.81 and 333.88 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.45 : 731.81 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.45/731.81 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.45x = 731.81 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.45x = 244,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,335.73/488.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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