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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 731.76 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 731.76 and 305.80 is: 458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 731.76 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/731.76 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 731.76 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 223,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,772.21/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.14

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