Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 862.62 and 468.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 623.96, 862.62 and 468.44 is: 647.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623.96 : 862.62 = 468.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623.96/862.62 = 468.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623.96x = 862.62 × 468.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623.96x = 404,085.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,085.71/623.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647.61
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