Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 823.92 and 488.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 549.12, 823.92 and 488.40 is: 732.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549.12 : 823.92 = 488.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549.12/823.92 = 488.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549.12x = 823.92 × 488.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549.12x = 402,402.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,402.53/549.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732.81
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