Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.32, 612 and 285.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 408.32, 612 and 285.92 is: 428.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408.32 : 612 = 285.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408.32/612 = 285.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408.32x = 612 × 285.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408.32x = 174,983.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,983.04/408.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428.54
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