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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.25, 730.53 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.25, 730.53 and 305.58 is: 457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 730.53 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/730.53 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 730.53 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 223,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,235.36/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.22

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