Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 921.32 and 310
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614, 921.32 and 310 is: 465.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614 : 921.32 = 310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614/921.32 = 310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614x = 921.32 × 310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614x = 285,609.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,609.20/614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465.16
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