Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 707.62 and 414.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 513, 707.62 and 414.88 is: 572.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513 : 707.62 = 414.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513/707.62 = 414.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513x = 707.62 × 414.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513x = 293,577.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,577.39/513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572.28
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