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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.87, 730.89 and 379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.87, 730.89 and 379.15 is: 568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.87 : 730.89 = 379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.87/730.89 = 379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.87x = 730.89 × 379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.87x = 277,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,116.94/487.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.01

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