Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.76, 874.60 and 354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 633.76, 874.60 and 354 is: 488.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633.76 : 874.60 = 354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633.76/874.60 = 354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633.76x = 874.60 × 354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633.76x = 309,608.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,608.40/633.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488.53
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