Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.21, 685.80 and 347.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497.21, 685.80 and 347.56 is: 479.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497.21 : 685.80 = 347.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497.21/685.80 = 347.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497.21x = 685.80 × 347.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497.21x = 238,354.93 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,354.93/497.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479.39
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