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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.04, 729.65 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.04, 729.65 and 304.52 is: 456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.04 : 729.65 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.04/729.65 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.04x = 729.65 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.04x = 222,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,190.13/487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.21

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