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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.40, 729.66 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.40, 729.66 and 304.22 is: 455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.40 : 729.66 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.40/729.66 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.40x = 729.66 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.40x = 221,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,977.17/487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.43

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