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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.70, 731.01 and 305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.70, 731.01 and 305.18 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.70 : 731.01 = 305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.70/731.01 = 305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.70x = 731.01 × 305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.70x = 223,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,089.63/487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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