Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.48, 713.22 and 433.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475.48, 713.22 and 433.72 is: 650.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475.48 : 713.22 = 433.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475.48/713.22 = 433.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475.48x = 713.22 × 433.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475.48x = 309,337.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,337.78/475.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650.58
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