Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927, 1,390 and 439.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 927, 1,390 and 439.48 is: 658.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927 : 1,390 = 439.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927/1,390 = 439.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927x = 1,390 × 439.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927x = 610,877.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,877.20/927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658.98
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