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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.88, 729.99 and 304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.88, 729.99 and 304.41 is: 455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.88 : 729.99 = 304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.88/729.99 = 304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.88x = 729.99 × 304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.88x = 222,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,216.26/487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.48

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