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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.88, 732.50 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.88, 732.50 and 304.74 is: 457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.88 : 732.50 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.88/732.50 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.88x = 732.50 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.88x = 223,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,222.05/487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.53

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