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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.84, 732.48 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.84, 732.48 and 304.72 is: 457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.84 : 732.48 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.84/732.48 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.84x = 732.48 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.84x = 223,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,201.31/487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.53

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