Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,269.36 and 407.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 846, 1,269.36 and 407.50 is: 611.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
846 : 1,269.36 = 407.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
846/1,269.36 = 407.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
846x = 1,269.36 × 407.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
846x = 517,264.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,264.20/846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611.42
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