Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 688.56 and 429.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 499.92, 688.56 and 429.84 is: 592.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499.92 : 688.56 = 429.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499.92/688.56 = 429.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499.92x = 688.56 × 429.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499.92x = 295,970.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,970.63/499.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592.04
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