Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.21, 894.68 and 427.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 648.21, 894.68 and 427.20 is: 589.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648.21 : 894.68 = 427.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648.21/894.68 = 427.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648.21x = 894.68 × 427.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648.21x = 382,207.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,207.30/648.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589.63
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