Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 968 and 590.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 644.64, 968 and 590.56 is: 886.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644.64 : 968 = 590.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644.64/968 = 590.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644.64x = 968 × 590.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644.64x = 571,662.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 571,662.08/644.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886.79
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