Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.90, 739.73 and 407.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 493.90, 739.73 and 407.03 is: 609.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493.90 : 739.73 = 407.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493.90/739.73 = 407.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493.90x = 739.73 × 407.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493.90x = 301,089.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,089.62/493.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609.62
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