Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.72, 963 and 257
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 641.72, 963 and 257 is: 385.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641.72 : 963 = 257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641.72/963 = 257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641.72x = 963 × 257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641.72x = 247,491 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,491/641.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385.67
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