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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.57, 730.73 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.57, 730.73 and 304.32 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.57 : 730.73 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.57/730.73 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.57x = 730.73 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.57x = 222,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,375.75/486.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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