Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 885.96 and 477
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 642, 885.96 and 477 is: 658.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642 : 885.96 = 477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642/885.96 = 477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642x = 885.96 × 477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642x = 422,602.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,602.92/642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658.26
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