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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.22, 729.78 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.22, 729.78 and 304.46 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.22 : 729.78 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.22/729.78 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.22x = 729.78 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.22x = 222,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,188.82/487.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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