Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.76, 686.52 and 436.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497.76, 686.52 and 436.20 is: 601.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497.76 : 686.52 = 436.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497.76/686.52 = 436.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497.76x = 686.52 × 436.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497.76x = 299,460.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,460.02/497.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601.62
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