Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.28, 947.48 and 450.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 686.28, 947.48 and 450.60 is: 622.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
686.28 : 947.48 = 450.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
686.28/947.48 = 450.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
686.28x = 947.48 × 450.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
686.28x = 426,934.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,934.49/686.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622.10
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