Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.22, 876 and 422.15
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 635.22, 876 and 422.15 is: 582.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635.22 : 876 = 422.15 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635.22/876 = 422.15/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635.22x = 876 × 422.15 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635.22x = 369,803.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,803.40/635.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582.17
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