Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.46, 896.99 and 392.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 598.46, 896.99 and 392.99 is: 589.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598.46 : 896.99 = 392.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598.46/896.99 = 392.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598.46x = 896.99 × 392.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598.46x = 352,501.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,501.65/598.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589.02
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