Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.84, 889.86 and 470.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 644.84, 889.86 and 470.92 is: 649.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644.84 : 889.86 = 470.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644.84/889.86 = 470.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644.84x = 889.86 × 470.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644.84x = 419,052.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,052.87/644.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649.86
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