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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.75, 604.62 and 379.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.75, 604.62 and 379.98 is: 570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.75 : 604.62 = 379.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.75/604.62 = 379.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.75x = 604.62 × 379.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.75x = 229,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,743.51/402.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.44

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