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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.98, 730.55 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.98, 730.55 and 379.44 is: 568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.98 : 730.55 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.98/730.55 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.98x = 730.55 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.98x = 277,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,200.84/487.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.06

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