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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.04, 729.76 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.04, 729.76 and 304.48 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.04 : 729.76 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.04/729.76 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.04x = 729.76 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.04x = 222,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,197.32/487.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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