Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.65, 867.11 and 442.53
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628.65, 867.11 and 442.53 is: 610.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628.65 : 867.11 = 442.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628.65/867.11 = 442.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628.65x = 867.11 × 442.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628.65x = 383,719.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,719.98/628.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610.39
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