Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.88, 718 and 296
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 478.88, 718 and 296 is: 443.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478.88 : 718 = 296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478.88/718 = 296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478.88x = 718 × 296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478.88x = 212,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,528/478.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443.80
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