Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.60, 860 and 505.01
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 622.60, 860 and 505.01 is: 697.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
622.60 : 860 = 505.01 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
622.60/860 = 505.01/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
622.60x = 860 × 505.01 - Step 4: Simplify right side
622.60x = 434,308.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,308.60/622.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697.57
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