Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.38, 1,008 and 468.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 730.38, 1,008 and 468.48 is: 646.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730.38 : 1,008 = 468.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730.38/1,008 = 468.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730.38x = 1,008 × 468.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730.38x = 472,227.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,227.84/730.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646.55
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