Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.40, 648.84 and 372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 470.40, 648.84 and 372 is: 513.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470.40 : 648.84 = 372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470.40/648.84 = 372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470.40x = 648.84 × 372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470.40x = 241,368.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,368.48/470.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513.11
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