Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.37, 719.73 and 307
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 480.37, 719.73 and 307 is: 459.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480.37 : 719.73 = 307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480.37/719.73 = 307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480.37x = 719.73 × 307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480.37x = 220,957.11 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,957.11/480.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459.97
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