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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 731.79 and 305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 731.79 and 305.13 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 731.79 = 305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/731.79 = 305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 731.79 × 305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 223,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,291.08/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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