Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478, 659.64 and 294
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 478, 659.64 and 294 is: 405.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478 : 659.64 = 294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478/659.64 = 294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478x = 659.64 × 294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478x = 193,934.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,934.16/478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405.72
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