Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.21, 1,016 and 456.47
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 736.21, 1,016 and 456.47 is: 629.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736.21 : 1,016 = 456.47 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736.21/1,016 = 456.47/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736.21x = 1,016 × 456.47 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736.21x = 463,773.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,773.52/736.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629.95
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