Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.62, 724 and 157.91
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 482.62, 724 and 157.91 is: 236.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482.62 : 724 = 157.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482.62/724 = 157.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482.62x = 724 × 157.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482.62x = 114,326.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,326.84/482.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236.89
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