Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.62, 630 and 387.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 419.62, 630 and 387.40 is: 581.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419.62 : 630 = 387.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419.62/630 = 387.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419.62x = 630 × 387.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419.62x = 244,062 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,062/419.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581.63
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