Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486, 670.68 and 279
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 486, 670.68 and 279 is: 385.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486 : 670.68 = 279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486/670.68 = 279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486x = 670.68 × 279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486x = 187,119.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,119.72/486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385.02
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