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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.72, 732.25 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.72, 732.25 and 332.30 is: 497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.72 : 732.25 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.72/732.25 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.72x = 732.25 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.72x = 243,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,322.18/488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.87

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