Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 851.82 and 420.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 617.16, 851.82 and 420.75 is: 580.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617.16 : 851.82 = 420.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617.16/851.82 = 420.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617.16x = 851.82 × 420.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617.16x = 358,403.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,403.27/617.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580.73
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