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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.98, 732.44 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.98, 732.44 and 334.18 is: 500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.98 : 732.44 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.98/732.44 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.98x = 732.44 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.98x = 244,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,761.47/488.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.56

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