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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.50, 729.42 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.50, 729.42 and 304.04 is: 454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.50 : 729.42 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.50/729.42 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.50x = 729.42 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.50x = 221,769.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,769.21/487.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.91

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