Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.04, 727.37 and 485.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 491.04, 727.37 and 485.58 is: 719.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491.04 : 727.37 = 485.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491.04/727.37 = 485.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491.04x = 727.37 × 485.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491.04x = 353,196.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,196.32/491.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719.28
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