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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.06, 730.59 and 304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.06, 730.59 and 304.59 is: 456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.06 : 730.59 = 304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.06/730.59 = 304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.06x = 730.59 × 304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.06x = 222,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,528.41/487.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.88

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