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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.13, 732.24 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.13, 732.24 and 306.69 is: 460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.13 : 732.24 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.13/732.24 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.13x = 732.24 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.13x = 224,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,570.69/488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.06

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