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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.77, 731.10 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.77, 731.10 and 304.52 is: 457.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.77 : 731.10 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.77/731.10 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.77x = 731.10 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.77x = 222,634.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,634.57/486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.37

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