Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 942 and 434.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 629.10, 942 and 434.70 is: 650.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629.10 : 942 = 434.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629.10/942 = 434.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629.10x = 942 × 434.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629.10x = 409,487.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,487.40/629.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650.91
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