Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.36, 867.42 and 544
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628.36, 867.42 and 544 is: 750.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628.36 : 867.42 = 544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628.36/867.42 = 544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628.36x = 867.42 × 544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628.36x = 471,876.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,876.48/628.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750.97
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