Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.80, 663.74 and 367.85
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 480.80, 663.74 and 367.85 is: 507.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480.80 : 663.74 = 367.85 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480.80/663.74 = 367.85/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480.80x = 663.74 × 367.85 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480.80x = 244,151.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,151.60/480.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507.81
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