Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852, 1,278.30 and 419.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 852, 1,278.30 and 419.46 is: 629.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852 : 1,278.30 = 419.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852/1,278.30 = 419.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852x = 1,278.30 × 419.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852x = 536,195.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,195.72/852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629.34
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