Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.80, 686.61 and 399.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 459.80, 686.61 and 399.08 is: 595.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459.80 : 686.61 = 399.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459.80/686.61 = 399.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459.80x = 686.61 × 399.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459.80x = 274,012.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,012.32/459.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595.94
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