Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.29, 882 and 435.15
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 589.29, 882 and 435.15 is: 651.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589.29 : 882 = 435.15 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589.29/882 = 435.15/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589.29x = 882 × 435.15 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589.29x = 383,802.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,802.30/589.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651.30
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