Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 650 and 354.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 471, 650 and 354.36 is: 489.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471 : 650 = 354.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471/650 = 354.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471x = 650 × 354.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471x = 230,334 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,334/471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489.03
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