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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.91, 731.94 and 380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.91, 731.94 and 380.78 is: 570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.91 : 731.94 = 380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.91/731.94 = 380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.91x = 731.94 × 380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.91x = 278,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,704.45/488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.05

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