Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.96, 1,418.52 and 490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 946.96, 1,418.52 and 490 is: 734.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946.96 : 1,418.52 = 490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946.96/1,418.52 = 490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946.96x = 1,418.52 × 490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946.96x = 695,074.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,074.80/946.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734.01
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