Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.48, 771 and 481.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 511.48, 771 and 481.75 is: 726.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511.48 : 771 = 481.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511.48/771 = 481.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511.48x = 771 × 481.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511.48x = 371,429.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,429.25/511.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726.19
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