Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.28, 1,495 and 419.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 997.28, 1,495 and 419.84 is: 629.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997.28 : 1,495 = 419.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997.28/1,495 = 419.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997.28x = 1,495 × 419.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997.28x = 627,660.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,660.80/997.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629.37
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