Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 703.62 and 377.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 469.74, 703.62 and 377.94 is: 566.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469.74 : 703.62 = 377.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469.74/703.62 = 377.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469.74x = 703.62 × 377.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469.74x = 265,926.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,926.14/469.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566.11
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