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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.15, 723.34 and 379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.15, 723.34 and 379.66 is: 570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.15 : 723.34 = 379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.15/723.34 = 379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.15x = 723.34 × 379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.15x = 274,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,620.51/481.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.76

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