Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 831.62 and 478.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 554.72, 831.62 and 478.58 is: 717.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554.72 : 831.62 = 478.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554.72/831.62 = 478.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554.72x = 831.62 × 478.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554.72x = 397,996.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,996.70/554.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717.47
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