Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 618.48 and 115.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 412.32, 618.48 and 115.82 is: 173.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412.32 : 618.48 = 115.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412.32/618.48 = 115.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412.32x = 618.48 × 115.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412.32x = 71,629.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,629.26/412.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173.72
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