Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.99, 896.79 and 232.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 597.99, 896.79 and 232.68 is: 348.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597.99 : 896.79 = 232.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597.99/896.79 = 232.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597.99x = 896.79 × 232.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597.99x = 208,665.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,665.10/597.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348.94
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