Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.46, 792 and 497.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 530.46, 792 and 497.66 is: 743.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530.46 : 792 = 497.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530.46/792 = 497.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530.46x = 792 × 497.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530.46x = 394,142.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,142.76/530.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743.02
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