Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.26, 872.90 and 408.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 582.26, 872.90 and 408.42 is: 612.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582.26 : 872.90 = 408.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582.26/872.90 = 408.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582.26x = 872.90 × 408.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582.26x = 356,509.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,509.82/582.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612.29
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