Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.33, 1,046 and 410.59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 697.33, 1,046 and 410.59 is: 615.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697.33 : 1,046 = 410.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697.33/1,046 = 410.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697.33x = 1,046 × 410.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697.33x = 429,477.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,477.14/697.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615.89
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