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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.97, 733.59 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.97, 733.59 and 342.63 is: 514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.97 : 733.59 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.97/733.59 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.97x = 733.59 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.97x = 251,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,349.94/488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.04

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