Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.44, 864 and 495.22
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 626.44, 864 and 495.22 is: 683.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
626.44 : 864 = 495.22 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
626.44/864 = 495.22/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
626.44x = 864 × 495.22 - Step 4: Simplify right side
626.44x = 427,870.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,870.08/626.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683.02
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