Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.27, 754.50 and 474.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503.27, 754.50 and 474.65 is: 711.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.27 : 754.50 = 474.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.27/754.50 = 474.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.27x = 754.50 × 474.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.27x = 358,123.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,123.43/503.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711.59
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