Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.88, 666 and 444
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 482.88, 666 and 444 is: 612.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482.88 : 666 = 444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482.88/666 = 444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482.88x = 666 × 444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482.88x = 295,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,704/482.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612.38
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