Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.35, 695.78 and 486.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 507.35, 695.78 and 486.31 is: 666.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507.35 : 695.78 = 486.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507.35/695.78 = 486.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507.35x = 695.78 × 486.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507.35x = 338,362.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,362.34/507.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666.92
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