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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.79, 721.51 and 378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.79, 721.51 and 378.83 is: 567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.79 : 721.51 = 378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.79/721.51 = 378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.79x = 721.51 × 378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.79x = 273,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,330.49/481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.32

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