Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 711.14 and 466
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 474.08, 711.14 and 466 is: 699.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474.08 : 711.14 = 466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474.08/711.14 = 466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474.08x = 711.14 × 466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474.08x = 331,391.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,391.24/474.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699.02
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