Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905, 1,358.27 and 412.15
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 905, 1,358.27 and 412.15 is: 618.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
905 : 1,358.27 = 412.15 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
905/1,358.27 = 412.15/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
905x = 1,358.27 × 412.15 - Step 4: Simplify right side
905x = 559,808.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,808.92/905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618.57
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