Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625, 938 and 479.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 625, 938 and 479.20 is: 719.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625 : 938 = 479.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625/938 = 479.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625x = 938 × 479.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625x = 449,489.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,489.60/625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719.18
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