Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.89, 885.78 and 409
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 641.89, 885.78 and 409 is: 564.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641.89 : 885.78 = 409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641.89/885.78 = 409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641.89x = 885.78 × 409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641.89x = 362,284.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,284.02/641.89 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564.40
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