Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.48, 966.72 and 416
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 644.48, 966.72 and 416 is: 624
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644.48 : 966.72 = 416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644.48/966.72 = 416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644.48x = 966.72 × 416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644.48x = 402,155.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,155.52/644.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624
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