Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.56, 714 and 456.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 478.56, 714 and 456.84 is: 681.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478.56 : 714 = 456.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478.56/714 = 456.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478.56x = 714 × 456.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478.56x = 326,183.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,183.76/478.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681.59
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