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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 733.44 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 733.44 and 334.20 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 733.44 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/733.44 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 733.44 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 245,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,117.12/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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