Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 609.96 and 304.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 442, 609.96 and 304.24 is: 419.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442 : 609.96 = 304.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442/609.96 = 304.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442x = 609.96 × 304.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442x = 185,574.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,574.23/442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419.85
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