Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.36, 714.36 and 259.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 476.36, 714.36 and 259.82 is: 389.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476.36 : 714.36 = 259.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476.36/714.36 = 259.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476.36x = 714.36 × 259.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476.36x = 185,605.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,605.02/476.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389.63
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