Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.88, 985.71 and 471.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 656.88, 985.71 and 471.58 is: 707.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656.88 : 985.71 = 471.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656.88/985.71 = 471.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656.88x = 985.71 × 471.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656.88x = 464,840.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,840.92/656.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707.65
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