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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.39, 731.66 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.39, 731.66 and 379.64 is: 568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.39 : 731.66 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.39/731.66 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.39x = 731.66 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.39x = 277,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,761.85/488.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.74

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