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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.42, 730.62 and 304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.42, 730.62 and 304.39 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.42 : 730.62 = 304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.42/730.62 = 304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.42x = 730.62 × 304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.42x = 222,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,394.34/487.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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