Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718, 990.84 and 455.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 718, 990.84 and 455.97 is: 629.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718 : 990.84 = 455.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718/990.84 = 455.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718x = 990.84 × 455.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718x = 451,793.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,793.31/718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629.24
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