Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 857.82 and 502.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 620.74, 857.82 and 502.48 is: 694.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620.74 : 857.82 = 502.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620.74/857.82 = 502.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620.74x = 857.82 × 502.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620.74x = 431,037.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,037.39/620.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694.39
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