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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.64, 731.36 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.64, 731.36 and 306.16 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.64 : 731.36 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.64/731.36 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.64x = 731.36 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.64x = 223,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,913.18/488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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