Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419, 627.96 and 309.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 419, 627.96 and 309.92 is: 464.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419 : 627.96 = 309.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419/627.96 = 309.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419x = 627.96 × 309.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419x = 194,617.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,617.36/419 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464.48
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