Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.35, 783 and 414
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 523.35, 783 and 414 is: 619.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523.35 : 783 = 414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523.35/783 = 414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523.35x = 783 × 414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523.35x = 324,162 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,162/523.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619.40
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