Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.58, 1,012 and 484.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 733.58, 1,012 and 484.56 is: 668.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733.58 : 1,012 = 484.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733.58/1,012 = 484.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733.58x = 1,012 × 484.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733.58x = 490,374.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,374.72/733.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668.47
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