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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 731.55 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 731.55 and 305.25 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 731.55 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/731.55 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 731.55 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 223,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,305.64/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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