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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 731.02 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 731.02 and 305.30 is: 457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 731.02 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/731.02 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 731.02 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 223,180.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,180.41/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.22

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