Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.80, 930 and 499.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 674.80, 930 and 499.84 is: 688.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674.80 : 930 = 499.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674.80/930 = 499.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674.80x = 930 × 499.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674.80x = 464,851.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,851.20/674.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688.87
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