Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.72, 740.04 and 472.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496.72, 740.04 and 472.24 is: 703.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496.72 : 740.04 = 472.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496.72/740.04 = 472.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496.72x = 740.04 × 472.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496.72x = 349,476.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,476.49/496.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703.57
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