Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 864 and 440.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 626.40, 864 and 440.28 is: 607.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
626.40 : 864 = 440.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
626.40/864 = 440.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
626.40x = 864 × 440.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
626.40x = 380,401.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,401.92/626.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607.28
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