Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930, 1,395.48 and 474
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 930, 1,395.48 and 474 is: 711.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930 : 1,395.48 = 474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930/1,395.48 = 474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930x = 1,395.48 × 474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930x = 661,457.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 661,457.52/930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711.24
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