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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.42, 732.12 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.42, 732.12 and 303.33 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.42 : 732.12 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.42/732.12 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.42x = 732.12 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.42x = 222,073.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,073.16/488.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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