Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 924 and 488.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 618.24, 924 and 488.64 is: 730.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618.24 : 924 = 488.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618.24/924 = 488.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618.24x = 924 × 488.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618.24x = 451,503.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,503.36/618.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730.30
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