Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 929.13 and 516.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 674.28, 929.13 and 516.92 is: 712.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674.28 : 929.13 = 516.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674.28/929.13 = 516.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674.28x = 929.13 × 516.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674.28x = 480,281.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,281.23/674.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712.29
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