Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.72, 730.08 and 315.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 486.72, 730.08 and 315.36 is: 473.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486.72 : 730.08 = 315.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486.72/730.08 = 315.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486.72x = 730.08 × 315.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486.72x = 230,238.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,238.03/486.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473.04
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