Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.92, 856.52 and 490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 619.92, 856.52 and 490 is: 677.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619.92 : 856.52 = 490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619.92/856.52 = 490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619.92x = 856.52 × 490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619.92x = 419,694.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,694.80/619.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677.01
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