Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.52, 847.44 and 498.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 613.52, 847.44 and 498.48 is: 688.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613.52 : 847.44 = 498.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613.52/847.44 = 498.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613.52x = 847.44 × 498.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613.52x = 422,431.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,431.89/613.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688.54
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