Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 644.96 and 301.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 467.80, 644.96 and 301.72 is: 415.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467.80 : 644.96 = 301.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467.80/644.96 = 301.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467.80x = 644.96 × 301.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467.80x = 194,597.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,597.33/467.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415.98
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