Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.39, 977.50 and 421
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 652.39, 977.50 and 421 is: 630.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652.39 : 977.50 = 421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652.39/977.50 = 421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652.39x = 977.50 × 421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652.39x = 411,527.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,527.50/652.39 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630.80
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