Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 834 and 312.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 556, 834 and 312.70 is: 469.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556 : 834 = 312.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556/834 = 312.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556x = 834 × 312.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556x = 260,787.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,787.63/556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469.04
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