Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.48, 991.26 and 433
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 661.48, 991.26 and 433 is: 648.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661.48 : 991.26 = 433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661.48/991.26 = 433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661.48x = 991.26 × 433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661.48x = 429,215.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,215.58/661.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648.87
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