Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.64, 980.70 and 615
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 653.64, 980.70 and 615 is: 922.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653.64 : 980.70 = 615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653.64/980.70 = 615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653.64x = 980.70 × 615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653.64x = 603,130.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,130.50/653.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922.73
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