Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.24, 933.36 and 279.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 622.24, 933.36 and 279.84 is: 419.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
622.24 : 933.36 = 279.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
622.24/933.36 = 279.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
622.24x = 933.36 × 279.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
622.24x = 261,191.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,191.46/622.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419.76
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