Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.21, 978.11 and 457.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 709.21, 978.11 and 457.18 is: 630.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709.21 : 978.11 = 457.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709.21/978.11 = 457.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709.21x = 978.11 × 457.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709.21x = 447,172.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,172.33/709.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630.52
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