Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 621 and 268
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 414.28, 621 and 268 is: 401.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414.28 : 621 = 268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414.28/621 = 268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414.28x = 621 × 268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414.28x = 166,428 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,428/414.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401.73
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