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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.98, 722.98 and 379.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.98, 722.98 and 379.81 is: 569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.98 : 722.98 = 379.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.98/722.98 = 379.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.98x = 722.98 × 379.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.98x = 274,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,596.41/481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.72

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