Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 662 and 419.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 444, 662 and 419.52 is: 625.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444 : 662 = 419.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444/662 = 419.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444x = 662 × 419.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444x = 277,722.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,722.24/444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625.50
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