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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.44, 731.70 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.44, 731.70 and 304.38 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.44 : 731.70 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.44/731.70 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.44x = 731.70 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.44x = 222,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,714.85/487.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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