Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 768 and 284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512, 768 and 284 is: 426
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512 : 768 = 284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512/768 = 284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512x = 768 × 284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512x = 218,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,112/512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426
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