Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 616.08 and 272.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 446.67, 616.08 and 272.02 is: 375.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446.67 : 616.08 = 272.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446.67/616.08 = 272.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446.67x = 616.08 × 272.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446.67x = 167,586.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,586.08/446.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375.19
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