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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.81, 734.73 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.81, 734.73 and 335.37 is: 503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.81 : 734.73 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.81/734.73 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.81x = 734.73 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.81x = 246,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,406.40/489.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.07

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