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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.89, 732.95 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.89, 732.95 and 334.43 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.89 : 732.95 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.89/732.95 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.89x = 732.95 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.89x = 245,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,120.47/488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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