Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597, 895.82 and 453
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 597, 895.82 and 453 is: 679.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597 : 895.82 = 453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597/895.82 = 453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597x = 895.82 × 453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597x = 405,806.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,806.46/597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679.74
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