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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.89, 735.53 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.89, 735.53 and 335.44 is: 503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.89 : 735.53 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.89/735.53 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.89x = 735.53 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.89x = 246,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,722.67/489.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.63

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