Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.30, 1,014 and 546.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 676.30, 1,014 and 546.46 is: 819.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676.30 : 1,014 = 546.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676.30/1,014 = 546.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676.30x = 1,014 × 546.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676.30x = 554,110.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,110.44/676.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819.33
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