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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.95, 735.08 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.95, 735.08 and 336.05 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.95 : 735.08 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.95/735.08 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.95x = 735.08 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.95x = 247,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,021.03/489.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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