Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.83, 950.10 and 486.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 688.83, 950.10 and 486.62 is: 671.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688.83 : 950.10 = 486.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688.83/950.10 = 486.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688.83x = 950.10 × 486.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688.83x = 462,334.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,334.65/688.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671.19
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