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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.27, 731.07 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.27, 731.07 and 304.45 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.27 : 731.07 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.27/731.07 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.27x = 731.07 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.27x = 222,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,570.61/487.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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