Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.80, 884.66 and 613
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 641.80, 884.66 and 613 is: 844.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641.80 : 884.66 = 613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641.80/884.66 = 613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641.80x = 884.66 × 613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641.80x = 542,296.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,296.58/641.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844.96
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