Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 941.97 and 409.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 629.10, 941.97 and 409.08 is: 612.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629.10 : 941.97 = 409.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629.10/941.97 = 409.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629.10x = 941.97 × 409.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629.10x = 385,335.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,335.33/629.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612.51
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