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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 732.05 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 732.05 and 333.70 is: 499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 732.05 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/732.05 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 732.05 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 244,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,285.09/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.56

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