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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.07, 729.17 and 303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.07, 729.17 and 303.91 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.07 : 729.17 = 303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.07/729.17 = 303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.07x = 729.17 × 303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.07x = 221,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,599.85/487.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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