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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.91, 734.45 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.91, 734.45 and 335.45 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.91 : 734.45 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.91/734.45 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.91x = 734.45 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.91x = 246,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,371.17/489.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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