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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.64, 731.40 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.64, 731.40 and 306.24 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.64 : 731.40 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.64/731.40 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.64x = 731.40 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.64x = 223,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,983.94/488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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