Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.12, 705.84 and 326.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 471.12, 705.84 and 326.56 is: 489.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471.12 : 705.84 = 326.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471.12/705.84 = 326.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471.12x = 705.84 × 326.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471.12x = 230,499.11 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,499.11/471.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489.26
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