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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.62, 730.80 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.62, 730.80 and 304.56 is: 456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.62 : 730.80 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.62/730.80 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.62x = 730.80 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.62x = 222,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,572.45/487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.45

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