Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 858 and 415.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 622.72, 858 and 415.36 is: 572.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
622.72 : 858 = 415.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
622.72/858 = 415.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
622.72x = 858 × 415.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
622.72x = 356,378.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,378.88/622.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572.29
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