Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 711.24 and 454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 473.44, 711.24 and 454 is: 682.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473.44 : 711.24 = 454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473.44/711.24 = 454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473.44x = 711.24 × 454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473.44x = 322,902.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,902.96/473.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682.04
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