Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.68, 741.66 and 427
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 494.68, 741.66 and 427 is: 640.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494.68 : 741.66 = 427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494.68/741.66 = 427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494.68x = 741.66 × 427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494.68x = 316,688.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,688.82/494.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640.19
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