Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.42, 853.70 and 419.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 618.42, 853.70 and 419.50 is: 579.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618.42 : 853.70 = 419.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618.42/853.70 = 419.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618.42x = 853.70 × 419.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618.42x = 358,127.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,127.15/618.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579.10
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