Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.72, 946.35 and 457.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 630.72, 946.35 and 457.58 is: 686.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630.72 : 946.35 = 457.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630.72/946.35 = 457.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630.72x = 946.35 × 457.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630.72x = 433,033.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,033.20/630.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686.57
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