Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.74, 699.82 and 387.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 468.74, 699.82 and 387.74 is: 578.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468.74 : 699.82 = 387.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468.74/699.82 = 387.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468.74x = 699.82 × 387.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468.74x = 271,348.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,348.21/468.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 578.89
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