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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.98, 723.45 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.98, 723.45 and 379.77 is: 568.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.98 : 723.45 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.98/723.45 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.98x = 723.45 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.98x = 274,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,744.61/482.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.86

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