Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.50, 570.63 and 229.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 413.50, 570.63 and 229.50 is: 316.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
413.50 : 570.63 = 229.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
413.50/570.63 = 229.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
413.50x = 570.63 × 229.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
413.50x = 130,959.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,959.59/413.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316.71
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