Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.21, 964 and 627.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 648.21, 964 and 627.70 is: 933.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648.21 : 964 = 627.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648.21/964 = 627.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648.21x = 964 × 627.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648.21x = 605,102.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,102.80/648.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933.50
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