Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.74, 973.50 and 283.55
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 648.74, 973.50 and 283.55 is: 425.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648.74 : 973.50 = 283.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648.74/973.50 = 283.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648.74x = 973.50 × 283.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648.74x = 276,031.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,031.06/648.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425.49
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