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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 734 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 734 and 305.74 is: 459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 734 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/734 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 734 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 224,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,413.16/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.04

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