Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.50, 972.21 and 428.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 704.50, 972.21 and 428.50 is: 591.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704.50 : 972.21 = 428.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704.50/972.21 = 428.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704.50x = 972.21 × 428.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704.50x = 416,591.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,591.99/704.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591.33
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