Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.48, 1,005 and 487.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 669.48, 1,005 and 487.92 is: 732.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669.48 : 1,005 = 487.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669.48/1,005 = 487.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669.48x = 1,005 × 487.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669.48x = 490,359.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,359.60/669.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732.45
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