Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.02, 632 and 408.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 423.02, 632 and 408.66 is: 610.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423.02 : 632 = 408.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423.02/632 = 408.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423.02x = 632 × 408.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423.02x = 258,273.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,273.12/423.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610.55
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