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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.98, 734.04 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.98, 734.04 and 335.56 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.98 : 734.04 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.98/734.04 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.98x = 734.04 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.98x = 246,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,314.46/488.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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