Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 632.12 and 285.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 421.44, 632.12 and 285.36 is: 428.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421.44 : 632.12 = 285.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421.44/632.12 = 285.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421.44x = 632.12 × 285.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421.44x = 180,381.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,381.76/421.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428.01
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