Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486, 729 and 294.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 486, 729 and 294.03 is: 441.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486 : 729 = 294.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486/729 = 294.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486x = 729 × 294.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486x = 214,347.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,347.87/486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441.05
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