Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 894 and 490.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 597.08, 894 and 490.16 is: 733.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597.08 : 894 = 490.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597.08/894 = 490.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597.08x = 894 × 490.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597.08x = 438,203.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,203.04/597.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733.91
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