Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.87, 898.71 and 310.51
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 598.87, 898.71 and 310.51 is: 465.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598.87 : 898.71 = 310.51 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598.87/898.71 = 310.51/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598.87x = 898.71 × 310.51 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598.87x = 279,058.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,058.44/598.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465.97
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