Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.32, 677.74 and 307
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 491.32, 677.74 and 307 is: 423.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491.32 : 677.74 = 307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491.32/677.74 = 307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491.32x = 677.74 × 307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491.32x = 208,066.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,066.18/491.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423.48
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