Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 936 and 461.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 623.70, 936 and 461.79 is: 693.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623.70 : 936 = 461.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623.70/936 = 461.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623.70x = 936 × 461.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623.70x = 432,235.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,235.44/623.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693.02
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