Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.24, 925.30 and 494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 671.24, 925.30 and 494 is: 680.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671.24 : 925.30 = 494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671.24/925.30 = 494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671.24x = 925.30 × 494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671.24x = 457,098.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,098.20/671.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680.98
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