Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 626 and 344.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 418.48, 626 and 344.52 is: 515.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418.48 : 626 = 344.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418.48/626 = 344.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418.48x = 626 × 344.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418.48x = 215,669.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,669.52/418.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515.36
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