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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.02, 732.20 and 305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.02, 732.20 and 305.20 is: 457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.02 : 732.20 = 305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.02/732.20 = 305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.02x = 732.20 × 305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.02x = 223,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,467.44/488.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.91

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