Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 649.98 and 287
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 471, 649.98 and 287 is: 396.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471 : 649.98 = 287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471/649.98 = 287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471x = 649.98 × 287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471x = 186,544.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,544.26/471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396.06
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