Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 658.26 and 293
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 477, 658.26 and 293 is: 404.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477 : 658.26 = 293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477/658.26 = 293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477x = 658.26 × 293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477x = 192,870.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,870.18/477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404.34
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