Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.92, 876.33 and 402
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634.92, 876.33 and 402 is: 554.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634.92 : 876.33 = 402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634.92/876.33 = 402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634.92x = 876.33 × 402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634.92x = 352,284.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,284.66/634.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554.85
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