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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.82, 719.56 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.82, 719.56 and 377.31 is: 565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.82 : 719.56 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.82/719.56 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.82x = 719.56 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.82x = 271,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,495.24/479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.82

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