Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.96, 1,028.50 and 296.21
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 685.96, 1,028.50 and 296.21 is: 444.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685.96 : 1,028.50 = 296.21 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685.96/1,028.50 = 296.21/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685.96x = 1,028.50 × 296.21 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685.96x = 304,653.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,653.82/685.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444.13
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