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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.98, 733.93 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.98, 733.93 and 335.18 is: 502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.98 : 733.93 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.98/733.93 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.98x = 733.93 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.98x = 245,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,998.66/489.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.06

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