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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.66, 753.51 and 488.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.66, 753.51 and 488.90 is: 732.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.66 : 753.51 = 488.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.66/753.51 = 488.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.66x = 753.51 × 488.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.66x = 368,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,391.04/502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.88

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