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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.64, 732.57 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.64, 732.57 and 334.18 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.64 : 732.57 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.64/732.57 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.64x = 732.57 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.64x = 244,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,810.24/488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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