Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.42, 993.78 and 457.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 662.42, 993.78 and 457.08 is: 685.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662.42 : 993.78 = 457.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662.42/993.78 = 457.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662.42x = 993.78 × 457.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662.42x = 454,236.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,236.96/662.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685.72
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