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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.46, 569.86 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.46, 569.86 and 319.38 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.46 : 569.86 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.46/569.86 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.46x = 569.86 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.46x = 182,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,001.89/379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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