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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 731.64 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 731.64 and 334.32 is: 500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 731.64 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/731.64 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 731.64 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 244,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,601.88/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.56

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