Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.90, 727.50 and 481.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 483.90, 727.50 and 481.50 is: 723.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483.90 : 727.50 = 481.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483.90/727.50 = 481.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483.90x = 727.50 × 481.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483.90x = 350,291.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,291.25/483.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723.89
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