Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.27, 698.23 and 427.77
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 506.27, 698.23 and 427.77 is: 589.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506.27 : 698.23 = 427.77 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506.27/698.23 = 427.77/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506.27x = 698.23 × 427.77 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506.27x = 298,681.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,681.85/506.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589.97
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