Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 864 and 469.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 624.96, 864 and 469.44 is: 649.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624.96 : 864 = 469.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624.96/864 = 469.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624.96x = 864 × 469.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624.96x = 405,596.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,596.16/624.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649.00
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