Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,178.62 and 481.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,178.62 and 481.10 is: 663.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853.98 : 1,178.62 = 481.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853.98/1,178.62 = 481.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853.98x = 1,178.62 × 481.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853.98x = 567,034.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,034.08/853.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663.99
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