Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.40, 853.97 and 486.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 619.40, 853.97 and 486.36 is: 670.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619.40 : 853.97 = 486.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619.40/853.97 = 486.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619.40x = 853.97 × 486.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619.40x = 415,334.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,334.42/619.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670.54
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