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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.30, 730.63 and 304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.30, 730.63 and 304.42 is: 456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.30 : 730.63 = 304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.30/730.63 = 304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.30x = 730.63 × 304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.30x = 222,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,418.38/487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.43

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