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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.89, 731.79 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.89, 731.79 and 305.10 is: 457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.89 : 731.79 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.89/731.79 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.89x = 731.79 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.89x = 223,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,269.13/487.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.62

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