Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.50, 974.58 and 486.87
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 651.50, 974.58 and 486.87 is: 728.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651.50 : 974.58 = 486.87 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651.50/974.58 = 486.87/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651.50x = 974.58 × 486.87 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651.50x = 474,493.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 474,493.76/651.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728.31
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