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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 731.70 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 731.70 and 305.12 is: 457.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 731.70 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/731.70 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 731.70 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 223,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,256.30/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.23

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