Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 657.84 and 373
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 476.68, 657.84 and 373 is: 514.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476.68 : 657.84 = 373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476.68/657.84 = 373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476.68x = 657.84 × 373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476.68x = 245,374.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,374.32/476.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514.76
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