Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 712.98 and 432.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475.56, 712.98 and 432.56 is: 648.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475.56 : 712.98 = 432.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475.56/712.98 = 432.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475.56x = 712.98 × 432.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475.56x = 308,406.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,406.63/475.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648.51
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