Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 702 and 391.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 467.64, 702 and 391.50 is: 587.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467.64 : 702 = 391.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467.64/702 = 391.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467.64x = 702 × 391.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467.64x = 274,833 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,833/467.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587.70
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