Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.36, 1,395.54 and 417
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 930.36, 1,395.54 and 417 is: 625.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930.36 : 1,395.54 = 417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930.36/1,395.54 = 417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930.36x = 1,395.54 × 417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930.36x = 581,940.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,940.18/930.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625.50
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