Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.88, 966.59 and 487.53
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 646.88, 966.59 and 487.53 is: 728.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646.88 : 966.59 = 487.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646.88/966.59 = 487.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646.88x = 966.59 × 487.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646.88x = 471,239.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,239.19/646.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728.49
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