Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.48, 717.72 and 436.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 478.48, 717.72 and 436.72 is: 655.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478.48 : 717.72 = 436.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478.48/717.72 = 436.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478.48x = 717.72 × 436.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478.48x = 313,442.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,442.68/478.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655.08
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