Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.68, 932 and 642.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 674.68, 932 and 642.28 is: 887.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674.68 : 932 = 642.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674.68/932 = 642.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674.68x = 932 × 642.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674.68x = 598,604.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,604.96/674.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887.24
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