Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 875.82 and 485.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 635.28, 875.82 and 485.98 is: 670.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635.28 : 875.82 = 485.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635.28/875.82 = 485.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635.28x = 875.82 × 485.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635.28x = 425,634.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,634.20/635.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670.00
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