Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 719.84 and 219.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 480, 719.84 and 219.92 is: 329.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480 : 719.84 = 219.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480/719.84 = 219.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480x = 719.84 × 219.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480x = 158,307.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,307.21/480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329.81
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