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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 733.23 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 733.23 and 335.10 is: 502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 733.23 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/733.23 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 733.23 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 245,705.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,705.37/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.46

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