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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 734.54 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 734.54 and 335.28 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 734.54 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/734.54 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 734.54 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 246,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,276.57/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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