Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 605.16 and 314.57
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 439.13, 605.16 and 314.57 is: 433.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439.13 : 605.16 = 314.57 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439.13/605.16 = 314.57/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439.13x = 605.16 × 314.57 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439.13x = 190,367.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,367.58/439.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433.51
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