Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.96, 1,144 and 479.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 828.96, 1,144 and 479.64 is: 661.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
828.96 : 1,144 = 479.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
828.96/1,144 = 479.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
828.96x = 1,144 × 479.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
828.96x = 548,708.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 548,708.16/828.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661.92
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