Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 725 and 264
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 483, 725 and 264 is: 396.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483 : 725 = 264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483/725 = 264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483x = 725 × 264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483x = 191,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,400/483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396.27
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