Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.65, 962.48 and 505.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 641.65, 962.48 and 505.42 is: 758.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641.65 : 962.48 = 505.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641.65/962.48 = 505.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641.65x = 962.48 × 505.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641.65x = 486,449.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,449.30/641.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758.12
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