Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 963 and 468.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 642, 963 and 468.84 is: 703.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642 : 963 = 468.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642/963 = 468.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642x = 963 × 468.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642x = 451,492.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,492.92/642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703.26
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