Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 994 and 354.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 662.48, 994 and 354.68 is: 532.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662.48 : 994 = 354.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662.48/994 = 354.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662.48x = 994 × 354.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662.48x = 352,551.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,551.92/662.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532.17
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