Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598, 897.32 and 454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 598, 897.32 and 454 is: 681.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598 : 897.32 = 454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598/897.32 = 454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598x = 897.32 × 454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598x = 407,383.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,383.28/598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681.24
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