Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.56, 1,270 and 413.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 846.56, 1,270 and 413.68 is: 620.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
846.56 : 1,270 = 413.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
846.56/1,270 = 413.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
846.56x = 1,270 × 413.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
846.56x = 525,373.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,373.60/846.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620.60
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