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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.11, 732.87 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.11, 732.87 and 334.51 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.11 : 732.87 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.11/732.87 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.11x = 732.87 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.11x = 245,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,150.51/489.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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