Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.60, 984 and 451.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 712.60, 984 and 451.08 is: 622.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712.60 : 984 = 451.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712.60/984 = 451.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712.60x = 984 × 451.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712.60x = 443,862.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,862.72/712.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622.88
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