Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.28, 1,210 and 421.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 806.28, 1,210 and 421.80 is: 633.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
806.28 : 1,210 = 421.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
806.28/1,210 = 421.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
806.28x = 1,210 × 421.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
806.28x = 510,378 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,378/806.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633.00
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