Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.98, 876.24 and 411
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634.98, 876.24 and 411 is: 567.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634.98 : 876.24 = 411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634.98/876.24 = 411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634.98x = 876.24 × 411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634.98x = 360,134.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,134.64/634.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567.16
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