Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.23, 867.26 and 418.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628.23, 867.26 and 418.75 is: 578.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628.23 : 867.26 = 418.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628.23/867.26 = 418.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628.23x = 867.26 × 418.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628.23x = 363,165.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,165.13/628.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 578.08
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