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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 732.57 and 305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 732.57 and 305.45 is: 458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 732.57 = 305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/732.57 = 305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 732.57 × 305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 223,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,763.51/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.28

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