Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.72, 702.50 and 481.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 508.72, 702.50 and 481.44 is: 664.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508.72 : 702.50 = 481.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508.72/702.50 = 481.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508.72x = 702.50 × 481.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508.72x = 338,211.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,211.60/508.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664.83
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