Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.56, 842.43 and 486.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 612.56, 842.43 and 486.74 is: 669.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612.56 : 842.43 = 486.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612.56/842.43 = 486.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612.56x = 842.43 × 486.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612.56x = 410,048.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,048.31/612.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669.40
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