Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 642.90 and 444.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 465, 642.90 and 444.60 is: 614.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465 : 642.90 = 444.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465/642.90 = 444.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465x = 642.90 × 444.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465x = 285,833.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,833.34/465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614.70
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