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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.92, 731.54 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.92, 731.54 and 300.64 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.92 : 731.54 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.92/731.54 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.92x = 731.54 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.92x = 219,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,930.19/488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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