Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 928.98 and 397
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 673, 928.98 and 397 is: 548.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673 : 928.98 = 397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673/928.98 = 397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673x = 928.98 × 397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673x = 368,805.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,805.06/673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548.00
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