Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.46, 596.97 and 292.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 432.46, 596.97 and 292.66 is: 403.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432.46 : 596.97 = 292.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432.46/596.97 = 292.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432.46x = 596.97 × 292.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432.46x = 174,709.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,709.24/432.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403.99
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