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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.93, 716.64 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.93, 716.64 and 381.32 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.93 : 716.64 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.93/716.64 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.93x = 716.64 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.93x = 273,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,265.58/479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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