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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.45, 731.23 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.45, 731.23 and 305.28 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.45 : 731.23 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.45/731.23 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.45x = 731.23 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.45x = 223,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,231.72/488.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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