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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.87, 730.77 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.87, 730.77 and 379.35 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.87 : 730.77 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.87/730.77 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.87x = 730.77 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.87x = 277,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,217.60/486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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