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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.88, 732.05 and 305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.88, 732.05 and 305.18 is: 457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.88 : 732.05 = 305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.88/732.05 = 305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.88x = 732.05 × 305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.88x = 223,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,404.09/487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.91

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