Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.99, 886.50 and 283.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 590.99, 886.50 and 283.10 is: 424.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590.99 : 886.50 = 283.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590.99/886.50 = 283.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590.99x = 886.50 × 283.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590.99x = 250,963.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,963.72/590.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424.65
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