Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.75, 942.60 and 299.51
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628.75, 942.60 and 299.51 is: 449.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628.75 : 942.60 = 299.51 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628.75/942.60 = 299.51/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628.75x = 942.60 × 299.51 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628.75x = 282,318.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,318.07/628.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449.01
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