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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.39, 730.02 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.39, 730.02 and 304.38 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.39 : 730.02 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.39/730.02 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.39x = 730.02 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.39x = 222,203.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,203.49/487.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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