Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.43, 699 and 408
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 506.43, 699 and 408 is: 563.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506.43 : 699 = 408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506.43/699 = 408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506.43x = 699 × 408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506.43x = 285,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,192/506.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563.14
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