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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.04, 731.69 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.04, 731.69 and 304.56 is: 457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.04 : 731.69 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.04/731.69 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.04x = 731.69 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.04x = 222,843.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,843.13/487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.55

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