Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.36, 715.14 and 404.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 476.36, 715.14 and 404.68 is: 607.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476.36 : 715.14 = 404.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476.36/715.14 = 404.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476.36x = 715.14 × 404.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476.36x = 289,402.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,402.86/476.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607.53
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