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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.89, 730.49 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.89, 730.49 and 379.89 is: 568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.89 : 730.49 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.89/730.49 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.89x = 730.49 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.89x = 277,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,503.95/487.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.78

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