Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 856.98 and 345
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 621, 856.98 and 345 is: 476.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621 : 856.98 = 345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621/856.98 = 345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621x = 856.98 × 345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621x = 295,658.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,658.10/621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476.10
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