Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.68, 771.60 and 488.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 516.68, 771.60 and 488.60 is: 729.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516.68 : 771.60 = 488.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516.68/771.60 = 488.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516.68x = 771.60 × 488.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516.68x = 377,003.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,003.76/516.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729.67
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