Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.32, 630 and 322.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 421.32, 630 and 322.68 is: 482.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421.32 : 630 = 322.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421.32/630 = 322.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421.32x = 630 × 322.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421.32x = 203,288.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,288.40/421.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482.50
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