Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 924 and 496.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 617.04, 924 and 496.08 is: 742.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617.04 : 924 = 496.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617.04/924 = 496.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617.04x = 924 × 496.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617.04x = 458,377.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,377.92/617.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742.87
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