Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.36, 696 and 480
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503.36, 696 and 480 is: 663.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.36 : 696 = 480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.36/696 = 480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.36x = 696 × 480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.36x = 334,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,080/503.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663.70
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