Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 985.56 and 493
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 714, 985.56 and 493 is: 680.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714 : 985.56 = 493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714/985.56 = 493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714x = 985.56 × 493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714x = 485,881.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,881.08/714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680.51
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