Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.82, 914.73 and 400.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 662.82, 914.73 and 400.86 is: 553.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662.82 : 914.73 = 400.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662.82/914.73 = 400.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662.82x = 914.73 × 400.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662.82x = 366,678.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,678.67/662.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553.21
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