Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934, 1,401.64 and 326
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 934, 1,401.64 and 326 is: 489.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934 : 1,401.64 = 326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934/1,401.64 = 326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934x = 1,401.64 × 326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934x = 456,934.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,934.64/934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489.22
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