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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.48, 731.48 and 379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.48, 731.48 and 379.48 is: 569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.48 : 731.48 = 379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.48/731.48 = 379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.48x = 731.48 × 379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.48x = 277,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,582.03/487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.42

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