Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.35, 667.51 and 484.11
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 487.35, 667.51 and 484.11 is: 663.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487.35 : 667.51 = 484.11 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487.35/667.51 = 484.11/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487.35x = 667.51 × 484.11 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487.35x = 323,147.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,147.06/487.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663.07
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