Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 654 and 314.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 474.24, 654 and 314.46 is: 433.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474.24 : 654 = 314.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474.24/654 = 314.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474.24x = 654 × 314.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474.24x = 205,656.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,656.84/474.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433.66
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