Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 446.72 and 294.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 324, 446.72 and 294.64 is: 406.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324 : 446.72 = 294.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324/446.72 = 294.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324x = 446.72 × 294.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324x = 131,618.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,618.99/324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406.23
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