Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.71, 805.51 and 435
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 583.71, 805.51 and 435 is: 600.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583.71 : 805.51 = 435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583.71/805.51 = 435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583.71x = 805.51 × 435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583.71x = 350,396.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,396.85/583.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600.29
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