Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533, 735 and 434.45
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 533, 735 and 434.45 is: 599.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533 : 735 = 434.45 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533/735 = 434.45/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533x = 735 × 434.45 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533x = 319,320.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,320.75/533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599.10
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