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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.14, 733.32 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.14, 733.32 and 334.68 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.14 : 733.32 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.14/733.32 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.14x = 733.32 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.14x = 245,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,427.54/489.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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