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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.50, 731.30 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.50, 731.30 and 333.20 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.50 : 731.30 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.50/731.30 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.50x = 731.30 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.50x = 243,669.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,669.16/488.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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