Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.94, 949.90 and 481.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634.94, 949.90 and 481.30 is: 720.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634.94 : 949.90 = 481.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634.94/949.90 = 481.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634.94x = 949.90 × 481.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634.94x = 457,186.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,186.87/634.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720.05
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