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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.29, 732.69 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.29, 732.69 and 334.80 is: 501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.29 : 732.69 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.29/732.69 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.29x = 732.69 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.29x = 245,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,304.61/489.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.35

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