Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.88, 846 and 416
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 612.88, 846 and 416 is: 574.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612.88 : 846 = 416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612.88/846 = 416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612.88x = 846 × 416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612.88x = 351,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,936/612.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574.23
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