Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.50, 951.87 and 292.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634.50, 951.87 and 292.50 is: 438.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634.50 : 951.87 = 292.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634.50/951.87 = 292.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634.50x = 951.87 × 292.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634.50x = 278,421.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,421.98/634.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438.81
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