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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.96, 731.91 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.96, 731.91 and 305.54 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.96 : 731.91 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.96/731.91 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.96x = 731.91 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.96x = 223,627.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,627.78/488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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