Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.78, 643.74 and 327.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 429.78, 643.74 and 327.24 is: 490.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429.78 : 643.74 = 327.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429.78/643.74 = 327.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429.78x = 643.74 × 327.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429.78x = 210,657.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,657.48/429.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490.15
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