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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.22, 731.28 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.22, 731.28 and 305.46 is: 457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.22 : 731.28 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.22/731.28 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.22x = 731.28 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.22x = 223,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,376.79/488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.53

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