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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 731.84 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 731.84 and 379.62 is: 569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 731.84 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/731.84 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 731.84 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 277,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,819.20/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.12

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