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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.50, 733.84 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.50, 733.84 and 335.05 is: 502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.50 : 733.84 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.50/733.84 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.50x = 733.84 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.50x = 245,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,870.42/489.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.29

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