Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.30, 726.24 and 397.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 485.30, 726.24 and 397.58 is: 594.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485.30 : 726.24 = 397.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485.30/726.24 = 397.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485.30x = 726.24 × 397.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485.30x = 288,738.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,738.50/485.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594.97
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