Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 927.90 and 486.54
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 673.38, 927.90 and 486.54 is: 670.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673.38 : 927.90 = 486.54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673.38/927.90 = 486.54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673.38x = 927.90 × 486.54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673.38x = 451,460.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,460.47/673.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670.44
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