Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.47, 474 and 345
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346.47, 474 and 345 is: 471.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346.47 : 474 = 345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346.47/474 = 345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346.47x = 474 × 345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346.47x = 163,530 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,530/346.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471.99
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