Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 918 and 432.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 665.28, 918 and 432.24 is: 596.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665.28 : 918 = 432.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665.28/918 = 432.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665.28x = 918 × 432.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665.28x = 396,796.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,796.32/665.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596.44
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