Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 759 and 419.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 507, 759 and 419.96 is: 628.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507 : 759 = 419.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507/759 = 419.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507x = 759 × 419.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507x = 318,749.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,749.64/507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628.70
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