Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.86, 658 and 442.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 476.86, 658 and 442.02 is: 609.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476.86 : 658 = 442.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476.86/658 = 442.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476.86x = 658 × 442.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476.86x = 290,849.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,849.16/476.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609.93
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