Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.99, 724.17 and 379.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 483.99, 724.17 and 379.50 is: 567.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483.99 : 724.17 = 379.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483.99/724.17 = 379.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483.99x = 724.17 × 379.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483.99x = 274,822.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,822.52/483.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567.83
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