Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.70, 882 and 642.87
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 644.70, 882 and 642.87 is: 879.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644.70 : 882 = 642.87 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644.70/882 = 642.87/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644.70x = 882 × 642.87 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644.70x = 567,011.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,011.34/644.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879.50
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