Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 936 and 486.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 624.36, 936 and 486.66 is: 729.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624.36 : 936 = 486.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624.36/936 = 486.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624.36x = 936 × 486.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624.36x = 455,513.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,513.76/624.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729.57
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