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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.46, 731.07 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.46, 731.07 and 305.46 is: 457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.46 : 731.07 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.46/731.07 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.46x = 731.07 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.46x = 223,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,312.64/488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.18

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