Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 924.82 and 387
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 618, 924.82 and 387 is: 579.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618 : 924.82 = 387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618/924.82 = 387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618x = 924.82 × 387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618x = 357,905.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,905.34/618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579.13
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