Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 727.38 and 324
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 484.92, 727.38 and 324 is: 486
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484.92 : 727.38 = 324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484.92/727.38 = 324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484.92x = 727.38 × 324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484.92x = 235,671.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,671.12/484.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486
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