Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.22, 726 and 403.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 483.22, 726 and 403.84 is: 606.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483.22 : 726 = 403.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483.22/726 = 403.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483.22x = 726 × 403.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483.22x = 293,187.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,187.84/483.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606.74
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