Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685, 945.30 and 409
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 685, 945.30 and 409 is: 564.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685 : 945.30 = 409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685/945.30 = 409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685x = 945.30 × 409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685x = 386,627.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,627.70/685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564.42
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