Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 1,009.04 and 477.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 673, 1,009.04 and 477.99 is: 716.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673 : 1,009.04 = 477.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673/1,009.04 = 477.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673x = 1,009.04 × 477.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673x = 482,311.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,311.03/673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716.66
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