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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.23, 733.71 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.23, 733.71 and 335.14 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.23 : 733.71 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.23/733.71 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.23x = 733.71 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.23x = 245,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,895.57/489.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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