Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 720 and 365.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 480.64, 720 and 365.28 is: 547.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480.64 : 720 = 365.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480.64/720 = 365.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480.64x = 720 × 365.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480.64x = 263,001.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,001.60/480.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547.19
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