Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.48, 945.24 and 402
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 630.48, 945.24 and 402 is: 602.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630.48 : 945.24 = 402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630.48/945.24 = 402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630.48x = 945.24 × 402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630.48x = 379,986.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,986.48/630.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602.69
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