Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.28, 963.27 and 465
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 698.28, 963.27 and 465 is: 641.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698.28 : 963.27 = 465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698.28/963.27 = 465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698.28x = 963.27 × 465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698.28x = 447,920.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,920.55/698.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641.46
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