Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.62, 802.17 and 287.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 534.62, 802.17 and 287.66 is: 431.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534.62 : 802.17 = 287.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534.62/802.17 = 287.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534.62x = 802.17 × 287.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534.62x = 230,748.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,748.21/534.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431.62
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