Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.84, 868.92 and 498.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 629.84, 868.92 and 498.32 is: 687.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629.84 : 868.92 = 498.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629.84/868.92 = 498.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629.84x = 868.92 × 498.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629.84x = 433,000.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,000.21/629.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687.48
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