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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 730.96 and 305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 730.96 and 305.17 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 730.96 = 305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/730.96 = 305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 730.96 × 305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 223,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,067.06/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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