Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 752 and 480.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 501.20, 752 and 480.40 is: 720.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501.20 : 752 = 480.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501.20/752 = 480.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501.20x = 752 × 480.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501.20x = 361,260.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,260.80/501.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720.79
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