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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.48, 731.10 and 304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.48, 731.10 and 304.84 is: 457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.48 : 731.10 = 304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.48/731.10 = 304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.48x = 731.10 × 304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.48x = 222,868.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,868.52/487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.18

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