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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.98, 731.12 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.98, 731.12 and 305.10 is: 457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.98 : 731.12 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.98/731.12 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.98x = 731.12 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.98x = 223,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,063.19/487.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.12

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