Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.34, 726.48 and 278.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 484.34, 726.48 and 278.78 is: 418.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484.34 : 726.48 = 278.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484.34/726.48 = 278.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484.34x = 726.48 × 278.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484.34x = 202,524.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,524.46/484.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418.15
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