Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 658.32 and 417
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 441.84, 658.32 and 417 is: 621.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441.84 : 658.32 = 417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441.84/658.32 = 417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441.84x = 658.32 × 417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441.84x = 274,519.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,519.44/441.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621.31
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