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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 721.89 and 379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 721.89 and 379.09 is: 568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 721.89 = 379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/721.89 = 379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 721.89 × 379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 273,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,661.28/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.64

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