Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.93, 600.35 and 396.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 435.93, 600.35 and 396.99 is: 546.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435.93 : 600.35 = 396.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435.93/600.35 = 396.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435.93x = 600.35 × 396.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435.93x = 238,330.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,330.96/435.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546.72
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