Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.90, 732.65 and 305.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 488.90, 732.65 and 305.78 is: 458.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488.90 : 732.65 = 305.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488.90/732.65 = 305.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488.90x = 732.65 × 305.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488.90x = 224,024.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,024.52/488.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458.22
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