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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 732.48 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 732.48 and 379.80 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 732.48 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/732.48 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 732.48 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 278,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,195.90/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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