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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.64, 734.07 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.64, 734.07 and 335.18 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.64 : 734.07 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.64/734.07 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.64x = 734.07 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.64x = 246,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,045.58/489.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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