Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.65, 630 and 413.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 421.65, 630 and 413.94 is: 618.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421.65 : 630 = 413.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421.65/630 = 413.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421.65x = 630 × 413.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421.65x = 260,782.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,782.20/421.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618.48
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