Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.78, 746.58 and 314.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497.78, 746.58 and 314.94 is: 472.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497.78 : 746.58 = 314.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497.78/746.58 = 314.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497.78x = 746.58 × 314.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497.78x = 235,127.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,127.91/497.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472.35
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